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Party poopers BC Conservative insider Randy White says more Liberal defections ahead NEIL HORNER

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The defection of former Liberal MLA John van Dongen to the BC Conservatives won’t be the last, says Randy White.

The Conservative Party insider said he predicted a year ago that his party would achieve official party status in the legislature before the next election, and he’s sticking to that prediction.

“I have talked to John a number of times, but I have talked to other MLAs,” White said. “I don’t know what is going to happen or when FILE PHOTO it is going to happen, Randy White says more but this is not the last Liberals jumping ship by any stretch of the can be expected. imagination.”

White, who served as a Reform Party and then Conservative Party MP in Ottawa prior to his retirement, said he is confident his party will have at least the minimum requirement of four MLAs in the B.C. legislature before the next election — one of whom may be a currently sitting cabinet minister.

“We will see what will happen in the days to come, but things are going to change pretty significantly in this province,” he said.

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HOTFOOT: Becky McCreesh was at Tiger Lily Farm in Errington March 27 with her propane forge, anvil, hammer and the other tools she uses in the trade to hone her farrier skills. See page A24 for the story.

RDN ponys up $6.3m for centre

Half of their share for Oceanside Health Centre coming from Nanaimo NEIL HORNER

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An impassioned plea to slap a moratorium on funding for the Oceanside Health Centre fell on mostly deaf ears at Tuesday night’s Nanaimo Regional Hospital District meeting. Denise Mottle spoke as a delegation held prior to the regular monthly Regional District of Nanaimo meeting March 27.

“We don’t want the health centre,” she said. “Doctors

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were not consulted, the public was not consulted and the results are shown by a very irate community.”

As evidence, Mottle cited a well-attended meeting on the issue at the Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activity Centre and a rally opposing the health centre outside MLA Ron Cantelon’s office.

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RDN gets $340,000 grant AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

A $340,000 Vancouver Island Health Authority grant to the Regional District of Nanaimo will likely be a big boost for the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness, though the details are still in the works.

“VIHA is pleased to provide one-time funding grants to these local governments ... to assist them with developing initiatives and strategies to address homelessness and to support healthy communities,” said VIHA Chair Don Hubbard in a news release.

“Adequate and safe housing for those who are homeless or at risk for homelessness is a key first step in providing individuals with health, mental health and/or addictions services.”

A total of $3.4 million in grants to eight Island districts were announced Thursday, ranging

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The amounts are based on need and a review of resources and services within each district.

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The then Parksville Task Force on Homelessness received $34,000 of that, which mostly went to the extreme weather shelter as well as a homeless count and some other services.

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“If you listen to what van Dongen said, he White brushed off suggestions that the BC listed off problems he was having as a conser- Conservatives will split the vote, allowing for vative with the Liberal policies of Christy Clark an NDP victory, arguing the Liberals are a spent and others. What the conservatives are saying in force, regardless of who is on the political horithat caucus is, listen, we as conservatives can’t zon to replace them. live with what you are doing and we are mov“The Liberals are the masters of their own ing on.” fate,” he said.

Add your COMMENTS at White said Premier “They would have to be www.pqbnews.com Clark’s talk about preserving in complete denial if they the Liberal coalition is too think their actions over the late, as that coalition no longer exists. past five or six years is going to get them re“How can you keep a coalition of oil and wa- elected. Even Liberals aren’t going to vote Libter together?” he asked. “They were a coalition, eral this time around. but now there is a viable Conservative party and “Without the Conservative party in there the all you are seeing is conservatives coming over NDP are going to form a government. That’s as to the Conservative party.” obvious as anything can get.”

Defections normal, says Cantelon MLA doesn’t expect any more Liberals to jump ship NEIL HORNER

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When John van Dongen rose in the legislature to announce his defection from the BC Liberal party, the move didn’t come as a surprise to Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon.

“John didn’t totally surprise me,” Cantelon said. “He got quite emotionally involved in a couple of issues and was unhappy for quite some time.

John put it to us as a personal decision and I view it that way.”

Cantelon, who sat as caucus chair until the last cabinet shuffle, said he has a good sense of the mood of the rest

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MLA Ron Cantelon: the NDP lost some people as well.

of the Liberal MLAs and he doesn’t expect any more defections.

“It was one individual with

a personal situation,” he said.

“It was certainly not driven by poilcy. He voted for the budget and for Bill 22 and seemed happy with the programs we were doing.”

Cantelon stressed he has no intention of following van Dongen’s lead.

“That’s the farthest thing from my mind,” he said.

Overall, Cantelon said he doesn’t think the defection to the BC Conservatives will make much of a difference in the political landscape of the province.

“I think it’s a normal part of the political process,” he said.

“As I recall, the NDP lost a couple as well.”

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Tune in, turn on and switch off AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Parksville and Qualicum Beach will join communities around the world will marking Earth Hour tomorrow, March 31 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Everyone can mark the hour in their own way, switching off lights and equipment as one small symbolic action that can help make a difference, said

Parksville communications officer Debbie Tardiff.

The annual event began in Australia in 2007 and has become the world’s largest global sustainability movement.

Last year, local residents joined people in more than 5,200 cities in 135 countries to save energy and create awareness for climate change.

British Columbians saved

about 800 GWh of electricity last year, enough to power nearly 75,000 homes.

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Amazing transformation With hard work and determination, Andrew McLane vowed to escape his 20s alive, well and lighter STEVEN HEYWOOD editor@pqbnews.com

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drew McLane was worried that he might not live to see age 30.

About one year ago, at age 23, McLane decided that the old fallback attitude of “I’ll deal with it later,” wasn’t going to cut it anymore. He tipped the scales at more than 450 pounds and was almost at the end of his rope.

These days, he’s down close to 242 pounds, with his goal of weighing 210 within reach.

That amazing amount of weight loss didn’t come without a lot of soul-searching, hard work and ongoing medical advice to ensure McLane wasn’t losing too much, too fast.

“It’s hard,” he said. “I don’t want people to think it has been easy for me.”

McLane enlisted the help of Beth Alden of Kickstart Fitness, first looking into Alden’s annual ‘Biggest Loser’ boot camp program on the advice of his wife, Danielle, and then deciding that personal training with Alden was his preferred option.

“I show up every day,” McLane continued. “I’ll take a day off if my body tells me to, but we work at it, and it’s hard.”

The difficulty in losing so much weight — and being able to keep it off over this time — comes not just during the workouts.

McLane has to overcome his self-consciousness when it came to his weight and appearance — and has been able to resist temptation the rest of the way.

There are tough days where he could back off. Or there are food temptations.

Yet, he has stuck with his regimen — which includes cooking his own food at home and stopping the many drivethrough meals he once indulged in each week. As a busy, successful real estate agent, McLane said the unstructured hours led to him making bad meal decisions. The once athletic young man — he played football, soccer, baseball and more in high school — had been gaining 20 to 30 pounds a year since he graduated.

“The old Andrew used the drive though and sat a lot in front of the TV for hours and hours,” he said.

He still watches TV, and he still enjoys the odd burger and beer with his pals — but those choices not longer dominate him. With Alden’s guidance and encouragement, he’s making better choices — and gaining the support of family and friends.

McLane started hitting the gym, slowly at first, making it a positive experience, rather than a burn that wasn’t fun and kept him away. He credits Alden for her patience and understanding of what he wanted to accomplish.

In his first couple of months being more active and eating better, McLane was losing up to 20 pounds a month. Being driven to make this lifestyle change, he increased his activity, lost more weight and consulted with his family doctor to ensure he was healthy.

“He has never stalled out in the whole year we’ve been together,” said Alden.

After failing at diets before, the difference this time, he said, was motivation over his health and his commitment to a lifestyle change that has him eating five or six times per day (main meals and small snacks), but eating healthier.

Sticking with Alden’s plan, he said, allows him to keep on exercising.

“The transition, for me, was resultsbased,” he explained. “I could see the change happening.”

McLane started adding workouts and runs on his own time, cut his TV drastically and is cooking his own food each day, and not feeling deprived.

As of May 5 this year, it will be one year since he started losing weight and getting healthier. On that day, he and Alden plan to run a half-marathon to celebrate. It’s a big change from where he started. He’s also considering speaking to others about making such a grand change in lifestyle.

“Now, I don’t want to preach to people, I just want to let people know I know what it feels like to weigh so much.”

He admitted he still has worries about his size, and said each step is a battle, waged gradually for lasting results.

“People need a forever plan for this kind of change,” Alden added. “It’s about eating well and keeping healthy and fit.”

Vital in McLane’s — or anyone’s — success, she said, is family support.

He added while his goal is to get down

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Now around 240 pounds lighter than he was one year ago, Andrew McLane continues to work out with Beth Alden of Kickstart Fitness, and follow her strict diet plan. The results, for McLane, have been phenomenal (see below).

Andrew McLane more than a year ago (submitted photo, above). And that’s him working the ropes today (right).

to 210 pounds, he knows this change is a life-long goal he has to maintain, if he is to be successful.

“It’s do-able,” he said was his main message to others. “It’s going to be hard at times, but it’s do-able. I wish I would have done this 10 years ago.”

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As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me ... but fool me three times?

That’s something the Oceanside RCMP want to avoid as they once again issued a warning to local motorists to secure their valuables when they leave their vehicles parked.

RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robertson said police have issued two previous warnings in the past few months about this same issue, but some people are evidently

not paying attention — and they are losing some valuable loot as a result.

Robertson’s warning came after thieves broke into seven cars in and around French Creek late Monday night.

The vehicles were parked at Jukes Place, Gilley Crescent, Drew Road and Sunset Place.

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There were also three vehicles illegally entered at the same location on Craig Drive in Nanoose Bay. This was reported to the police on the morning of March 25.

Robertson said thieves are after quickly disposable items such as change,

cameras and other items of value left in plain view.

To avoid being a victim, it’s best not to have such items visible when leaving your vehicle unattended.

“The RCMP need the assistance of the public to assist in these crimes, if you see something that you think is out of the ordinary it just may be, err on the side of caution and give the police a call, they will respond as soon as they can,” Robertson said.

“Note the descriptions of suspicious people and vehicles.”

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“People are appalled by this health centre, which was quietly established with no approval from the public,” Mottle said. “Having 15 hours of coverage in the clinic is not enough for us. We need a 24-hour urgent care facility, with beds for short term stays, convalescence and palliative care. Is this really too much to ask?”

Mottle’s plea got at least some support around the board table, with Nanaimo alternate director Leanne Salter urging her colleagues to impose a funding moratorium until further community involvement has been addressed.

When it came time for board members to vote on a bylaw to authorize borrow-

Breakdown of costs

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Denise Mottle was unable to convince the RDN Hospital Board to slap a moratorium on funding for the Oceanside Health Centre.

ing to pay for the regional district’s 40 per cent share of the $15.79 million tab — approximately $6.3 million, only Salter voted in opposition and the motion carried.

NANAIMO — When the doors open on the new Oceanside Health Centre in Parksville, taxpayers from across the Regional District of Nanaimo will have a financial stake in it.

How much of a stake of the RDN’s approximately $6.3 million share of the $15.79 million tab will be however, is difficult to say, said RDN financial and information services officer Nancy Avery.

“We raise taxes and, depending on the state of the budget at any one time, the tax is what we need to pay for everything in the budget.”

Based on the current taxation formula, she said Nanaimo will pay $3.3 million of the tab, while Parksville will pay $543,000 and Qualicum Beach will pay $428,000.

The District of Lantzville will pay $163,000 of the total, while the rest of the electoral areas within the RDN would pay $1.9 million.

“We want to be very careful,” she said. “This is not necessarily how it will look over a period of time on the tax — Neil Horner notice.”

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The Kwalikum Secondary School (KSS) music program is nationally recognized for its continuing tradition of excellence with many famous players involved over the years including Qualicum Beach’s own Juno Award winner, Phil Dwyer, and former instructor, trumpeter Bill Cave — so it is no surprise the School District 69 (Qualicum) board of trustees were enthusiastic about moving forward with a music academy that could be up and running for the 2012/2013 school year.

The music academy would operate mainly out of KSS with expertise from Dave Stewart and Dan Craven — the teachers who for many years have been building the music department.

Stewart told the school board on Tuesday night there would also be collaboration with Ballenas Secondary School and in the future the middle schools would be involved.

“The plan is to make it district wide to involve all of our students,” said Stewart.

The program would give students a higher performance level and the hope is it will attract more international students and generate some revenue for the school district.

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A music academy, based at KSS and working with other district schools, could be running by the next school year.

“It would satisfy the demand for advanced training and provide training to international students.”

He said it would go well beyond the scope of existing programs and lead to live performances and virtuoso concerts.

While the idea of a music academy

has existed for years, it was pushed to the fore around two years ago when a report noted the district might have to close a school — KSS was high on that list — to compensate for declining enrolment. The music program has since been heralded as the school’s saving grace.

Stewart said an academy would capitalize on the award-winning reputations of the KSS and Ballenas music programs and while it will specialize in jazz it is hoped over time to expand and include rock as well as music composition and technology.

It would operate after school during the school year and for a two week intensive program during the summer offering workshops, master classes advanced theory classes and guided opportunities for students to perform together to enhance their musical education.

“We could have students play in the community as part of their work experience,” stated Stewart who added local businesses have indicated they will provide additional opportunities and venues in the community for academy group performances.

He said the Seajazz summer program will be part of the academy.

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Seajazz has been running since 1998 and has both middle school and high school students from around Oceanside learning important performance skills.

Enrolment in the academy would include existing music students who want a focused music program in conjunction with their academic studies but it would also be offered to out-of district and international students.

It would cost an estimated $1,500 per year, per student and Stewart admitted that grants and scholarships would be needed so the program would be accessible to all students. About $5,000 would be needed to get the academy started with about 20 students for the ďŹ rst year and in subsequent years enrolment will be increased.

Stewart said the academy will eventually generate additional revenue for the school district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be self-supporting by year three,â&#x20AC;? admitted

Stewart.

The second year would add chamber music studies and a brass ensemble to be offered at both high schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would approach Rick Robson at Ballenas and ask him to do the program,â&#x20AC;? he stated and added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know he is interested and will be excited to be involved in it because we will be sharing our resources and that is beneďŹ cial for schools and students.â&#x20AC;?

Year three would add vocal studies, year four would add guitar with a school of rock, and year ďŹ ve would involve a high calibre wind symphony.

Stewart said it will promote cultural tourism and economic stimulation to the region through programs, festivals, displays and world-class concerts.

Stewart said the academy plan could eventually increase the utilization of school capacity and will eventually generate revenue. He said they have looked at models of other music academies in Canada and

CITY OF PARKSVILLE

City forms a social media policy AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

With the increasing popularity of social media, the City of Parksville is looking to formalize its use.

Council is reviewing a new policy outlining the continued use of social media to provide information and interact with the public.

The city, which has a strong online presence, has used Twitter since July 2009 and now also uses Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest, a photo sharing site.

Communications ofďŹ cer Debbie Tardiff, who wrote the staff report to council, said the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social media goal will be to grow as an online source for information about the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

mission, issues, news, meetings, activities and events.

The draft policy deďŹ nes social media as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the use of webbased and mobile technologies to turn communication into interactive dialogue.â&#x20AC;?

All social media is to be administered by the communications ofďŹ cer or designate and reviewed by the director of administrative services.

The policy spells out guidelines with an extensive list of inappropriate content including â&#x20AC;&#x201D; random or unintelligible comments or anything not related to the original topic, profanity, personal attacks, threats, discrimination, solicitations or anything for or against political campaigns.

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It includes a list of prohibitions against any content (images, text or links) that contain racial, religious or ethnic slurs or jokes, anything sexual, disturbing, illegal or infringing on copyrights or trademarks.

There was little discussion among council other than to conďŹ rm the extra work of policing Twitter and Facebook has not been too big of a new task for the communications ofďŹ cer.

With mayor Chris Burger and Coun. Al Greir absent, the rest of council unanimously supported the draft policy.

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He added that next year they will go to China to attract students from outside the district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a successful track record already and that will help with our marketing. Other districts have a similar program but not many â&#x20AC;Ś this is rare,â&#x20AC;? he agreed.

School trustees like what they heard and a music academy is one of the planks on which the new board was elected.

Board Chair Lynette Kershaw said she likes the slow, phased-in approach and thinks it will be successful.

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Prostate Disease.. from diet to diagnosis —Dr. Gio Miletto The prostate is a gland found in men that sits below the bladder. Usually the size of a golf ball, it secretes small amounts of fluid can regulate urine flow. Over time the prostate enlarges in most men. The prostate surrounds the urethra, the tube that passes urine from the bladder, so as the prostate enlarges it can press on the urethra, making it hard to pass urine.

For the same reason, it’s hard to empty the bladder fully, so men feel like they keep needing to go to the washroom, including getting up during the night. This growth is benign (not life-threatening) and is not a type of cancer. Drug treatments and surgery by a

urologist can be treatments for this problem.

More seriously, but less common is prostate cancer. The chance of getting prostate cancer is around 1 in 7 over a lifetime. About 25,000 cancers are diagnosed per year and around 4,000 men will die because of it.

Prostate cancer typically grows over years before any symptoms appear and in most cases remains within the prostate. But some types can spread to other parts of the body, making treatment harder. Most cancers are diagnosed in men over 65 but can affect younger men.

Black men have an increased risk and the type of cancer tends to be more aggressive.

We don’t know why this is, or what causes

prostate cancer to develop in the first place in anyone. A family history of prostate cancer may increase your risk and obese men diagnosed with prostate cancer are more likely to have advanced disease that’s harder to treat.

Eating a diet of fresh fruit and vegetables along with oily fish and regular exercise is important to maintain your health and reduce cancer risks overall. No supplements have been proven to reduce the risk of prostate cancer but the nutrient lycopene, found in tomatoes, has been implicated in reducing risk, as has green tea, but neither are definite.

If prostate cancer is caught early, 90% are curable; however, there is no clear-cut way to detect prostate cancer early. Unlike in women, where we know PAP smears reduce the death rates from cervical cancer, there is no equivalent test in men for prostate cancer. A rectal exam, where the doctor can feel the shape of the prostate and the PSA blood test are ways to try to detect it.

The PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is a protein released by the prostate gland.

Screening for cancer with the PSA has not been shown to reduce deaths from prostate cancer and isn’t useful in men over 75. At any age you can have a raised PSA but not have cancer, or you may have a low PSA and could still have cancer. But it’s worth discussing the test with your doctor if you’re thinking about getting it.

Ultrasound can be used to evaluate the prostate gland or multiple tissue samples (biopsies) of the gland can be taken by a surgeon to look at the actual cells of the prostate. Prostate cancer can only be diagnosed for sure with a biopsy. The biopsy can also find out the type of prostate cancer and how aggressive it is. The type of cancer is graded using the Gleason score, between 2 and 10. Once you’ve established the type, then you can determine what treatment is best.

Other diseases of the prostate include prostatitis, caused by infection of the gland that can lead to pain and swelling, bloody urine and a raised PSA. This is treated with antibiotics.

Symptoms that need further investigation by a doctor include difficulty passing water, blood in the urine or semen, poor flow to urination pain or discomfort in the pelvis.

Any men over forty should discuss the disease with a physician, even if you don’t have these symptoms.

For additional information please consult with your Oceanside Division physician or call: www.theprostratecentre.org Suite 100-1900 Richmond Road Victoria BC V8R 4R2 Tel.: (250) 388-0214 Fax (250) 388-0215 Toll-free on Van.Island: 1 (866) 388-0214 www.prostatecentre.com (UBC and VGH) Prostate Clinic (Patient queries) Prostate Research Facility Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre 6th Floor, 2775 Laurel Street Vancouver General Hospital Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Phone: (604) 875-5003 Reduce your risk You can’t change some of the risk factors for prostate cancer such as your age or ancestry.

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Big shoes to fill

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fter Jack Layton died, everyone knew that whoever replaced him as federal leader of the NDP would have giant shoes to fill.

Layton’s talent for uniting the party and reaching out to people across the country made him a sort of folk legend, even before cancer stole him too soon at age 61.

Newly selected NDP leader Thomas Mulcair, the 57-year-old Quebecer who helped Layton transform the party from a virtual non-entity in that province to a substantial force, taking 58 of 75 seats in last year’s election, is clearly a leader of some repute.

What is also clear is he doesn’t have the charisma Layton had, and developed, as the Orange crush flattened the Liberal red machine to become the official Opposition to Stephen Harper’s Conservative majority in May 2011.

Mulcair has been a virtual unknown on the West Coast — unlike Layton — for all except diehard politics watchers.

But does a leader known for being prickly have to be the second coming of Layton to win the hearts and minds of people west of Thunder Bay? Harper has shown that a leader can come across to many as cold and calculating, yet still win a majority in parliament.

Let’s remember that even under Layton, the NDP won just 15 of 77 seats in the western provinces, including 12 in B.C. To win over non-NDP voters, it’ll take more than criss-crossing the country connecting with people, as Layton famously did — he visited Victoria more often than we might have expected for a Toronto MP. Mulcair will be put under the microscope about everything from his policies to his personality, by his supporters and critics alike, in the three years leading to the next election.

In that time, he must prove he is his own person, a leader who stands on his own feet.

And he must avoid handlers who would try to make him a kindler, gentler version of himself.

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Letters NO DECEPTION HERE It is nice to know that on the protection of the electoral process Ms. Zarowny (THE NEWS, March 27) are in agreement based on my letter and her comment on it. But I am troubled by one of her comments.

Ms. Zarowny says â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was one of the hundreds of Canadians to receive two calls. The ďŹ rst asked if I would donate to the Conservative party. The second was from a woman identifying herself as a Conservative misdirecting me to the location of my polling station.â&#x20AC;?

If deception was intended by a Conservative would you identify yourself as a Conservative representative? That just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make sense!

NESTOR GAYOWSKY Qualicum Beach

OVERKILL ON BRANT A few weeks ago, we were quietly strolling along the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge next to the sea wall with our old Ben on his leash, when a woman stopped us. She asked if we realized that we were breaking the law. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 1,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No dogs allowed on the beach!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, dear,â&#x20AC;? we replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we must have forgotten to wind our calendar.â&#x20AC;?

And, indeed we had.

For, here it was again, March Madness or what the locals call, the annual Brant Wildlife Festival. As the story goes, the area is apparently a favourite stopover for migrating Brant geese ... sort of like an A&W would be to us on our way to Kelowna. And, one day about 10 years ago, some dogs happened to

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were 38 musicians. It was a lot of phone calls to make.â&#x20AC;?

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run along the beach and bark at a ďŹ&#x201A;ock of these wayfaring birds. Immediately, the chief bird counter sounded the alarm. He reported it to the chief bird conservation ofďŹ cer who immediately alerted the mayor.

They held a meeting and a law was passed: In order to maybe prevent the probable wholesale stampeding of thousands of Brant geese, possibly sending them careening off their migration path to likely starve to death in some miserable god-forsaken swamp, it was made known that henceforth no dog, leashed or unleashed, would be permitted on the beach from March 1 through April 30, ad inďŹ nitum.

So, here we are, 10 years later, banished to the noisy asphalt once again for two glorious spring months.

We watch kids running along the beach, screeching at that eardrum-piercing decibel that only they can attain, as an older group nearby tries to hurl a stump the size of a Smart car into the water.

Further along, a bunch of leather-clad bikers partake in a raucous stone-skipping contest.

We watch a photographer clapping her hands and shouting to make a ďŹ&#x201A;ock of scoters take ďŹ&#x201A;ight for a spontaneous action shot. A Zodiac roars by.

One day, we could actually make out, if we squinted real hard, a thin black line half way between the shore and Hornby Island which someone with a strong pair of binoculars assured us were Brant geese!

Well, they can call us selďŹ sh, redneck, Brant-busting louts, but, for us, the sanity of May canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come too soon.

FERN AND LAURENCE WAYMAN Qualicum Beach

FIREWORKS COMING Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told on numerous occasions that in matters of public concern it is far easier to be negative than positive. Very true!

In Qualicum Beach we have a prime example of this as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;gang of threeâ&#x20AC;? in the council chamber set their sights on progressively criticizing and overturning every decision of the previous councils.

Based on newspaper reports of these shenanigans it would appear that Councillor Willie is the point man, an admirable choice in view of his long, vocal campaign against anything bearing the Westbroek stamp.

The discontinuance of the three volunteer town advisory committees and the promise

by Mr. Willie that public input will be available through scheduled council meetings (this is nonsense. He knows full well that these meetings are not forums for free discussion with council), is a sure indication that the intent is to ignore public opinion and push ahead with their own agenda, regardless!

Stay tuned for future ďŹ reworks.

FRANK HORNER Qualicum Beach

HEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A SUGGESTION When will the BC Liberal Party ofďŹ cially change its name to reďŹ&#x201A;ect the current cult of personality now being promoted in this province?

My suggestion would be the CCCP, which is short for the Christy Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crisis Party.

LLOYD ATKINS Vernon See LETTERS, page A12

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TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach

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VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: Do you believe in UFOs?

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RAJ SHARMA Qualicum Beach

Are there unidentiďŹ ed objects ďŹ&#x201A;ying around? Probably. Do I think aliens are ďŹ&#x201A;ying around? No. GIL SAMPSON Qualicum Beach

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A new type 2 diabetes drug is showing some promise for weight loss. More studies are needed to confirm this but it had positive effects on the weight and cholesterol of many diabetics who used it. The drug, called exenatide (brand name: Lee Pharmacist Byetta) is administered by injection. This, combined with cost and side effects including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, may limit its use, but further research may show it to be a valuable weight management tool.

Often, the hardest part of making the changes needed to lose weight is not knowing WHAT to do, but actually making yourself DO it. It’s termed the intention-behaviour gap. The best intervention is: know yourself. Track your food intake and exercise efforts, either in a written diary or on one of the many apps available online or on your phone. You’ll discover your pitfalls and can make a plan for dealing with them the next time they crop up.

If you prefer an easier way to dietary success, then make sure you are following a recognized diet that boosts health and ensures you meet your nutritional requirements. For the second year in a row, the DASH diet has been deemed the Best Overall Diet. It was followed by the TLC diet then the Mediterranean diet. The top three for weight-loss diets were the Weight Watchers diet, the Biggest Loser diet and the Jenny Craig diet.

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letters FACTS IN QUESTION It was with humor that I read Art Skipsey’s response to Margaret Lonsdale’s letter (THE NEWS, March 13), where she contradicted Art’s distance to the NRGH from Parksville.

Margaret had never heard of Skipsey and that he was a past mayor and letter writer to THE NEWS. I personally drove out the distance from the Parksville clinic to the NRGH ambulance entrance to the emergency ward. This was along Highway 19 to the marked hospital sign at Northfield Road, down to the hospital. A distance of 32 km. one way. There are 14 traffic lights along the route, of which two stopped me.

The March 20 edition contains an article that teams Skipsey with Rick Sullivan, both of whom must have heard the doctors of the Parksville clinic saying that it was very difficult to attract doctors and experienced personnel to the boondocks in the middle of Vancouver Island. It appears that they both ignored that.

In the same article, Sullivan states that there is no money because they have cut taxes, blaming the shortage on greed. Perhaps Sullivan should take a course on math. I personally pay $38.40 per month to health care. From the nurses in NRGH, it costs $1,700 per day, per person for a room in the hospital.

Sullivan, who calls himself a coalition on fancy printed letterhead, is once again manipulating the facts.

GORDON KUSKEY Parksville

COAL NOT SO BAD Mr. Snyder in his letter of rebuttal (THE NEWS, Mar. 23), suggests that the old Union Bay coal loading area is a moonscape. Well I beg to differ.

I have driven past that site for many years and occasionally walked through the area and all you ever see is a lush green landscape with the occasional relic of the past.

Such sites are often preserved for historical interest such as we see in Cumberland. I have seen natural landscapes that look not much different from this so called moonscape.

Yes absolutely there is coal residue underlying the site and in the waters adjacent. It certainly has not stopped the growth of vegetation.

Nor has this coal harmed the shellfish of the area, as the industry has thrived for many years without any signs of contamination.

In fact coal and charcoal (which is probably also on this site) has been used for water filtration and purification.

There is much more coal residue left on the Union Bay site than would ever enter the sound from the Raven Coal mine.

I submit to you that the industries working on the waters of the sound and industrial areas and private residences surrounding the sound, along with huge volumes of runoff from Courtenay and Comox, are a much greater contamination hazard to the shellfish industry than anything the Raven mine might ever inflict on the area.

ALF RANDALL Qualicum Beach

PIPELINE PERUSAL Well it looks like community members on this part of the island are going to get an opportunity to witness and protest this very risky proposal by Enbridge.

Environmentally this pipeline is going to be crossing some 700 rivers across B.C. and many valleys that will leave it vulnerable to much avalanche and seismic activity.

Once it reaches the coast, it will be loaded on tankers and be left open to the turbulent and stormy waters off the north coast of Vancouver Island.

Even economically, if the pipeline is built there is a question of the number long lasting local jobs that will be created.

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In this context, what is our role in environmental stewardship? We as average people are called to action.

No longer are people with a real concern for their environment written off as extremists and thereby marginalized. These people are average folks like you and me who realize that we are connected to the environment and thereby must demonstrate a grounded wisdom.

CHRIS LEMPHERS Qualicum Beach

WHAT’S NOT SAID James Lunney’s sales pitch of Conservative accomplishments is lengthy and consists of many millions of dollars that the constituency received over many years.

He pats himself on the back for funding and grants and infrastructure monies that would in all likelihood have been given to this area of the Island regardless of which political party was in power.

In his letter (THE NEWS, Feb. 7) however it is not so much what he said , but what he did not say. He did not address the outrageous and embarrassingly fat pensions that MP’s receive for very few years of service and the huge cost of these pensions to the taxpayer.

He did not address the 30 new positions voted into parliament and the multi millions in tax dollars to the tax payers. He did not address the reworking the CPP so that any one turning 60 or over will pay more and receive less.

He did not address the possibility of seniors not getting their OAS pension before age 67 versus 65 now or receiving less if they choose to take it at age 65.

DON REITSMA Parksville

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Contribution to our culture

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nother of my icons has He ignored me again and brought left the scene and I will out yet another colourful brochure miss it. Like an old garadvertising the children’’s edition in dening sweater seldom By Harvey Dorval 10 volumes that would be mine if worn, it was somehow only I signed. reassuring just to know it was I was floored and realized that there. I am referring to the just anhe had been so programmed and nounced end of the print edition of nearly brainwashed that he simply the Encyclopedia Britannica after could not stop until he had made 250 years. the whole packaged presentation. I For all that time it had been the found it almost surreal. Eventubedrock source of knowledge on ally we agreed on the covers and he thousands of topics. Of course, it left glowing with satisfaction over a had its critics but what human endeavour has great sales presentation. I sat shaking my head not had its detractors? The updated volumes in disbelief. will no longer be found standing with earlier But why mourn the demise of an institution editions but will have to be summoned from the like Encyclopedia Britannica when an even outer reaches of cyberspace. more important tradition is about to be inunI grew up in a home with few books and dated by the digital universe? shortly after buying our first home I just had I’m referring to the way people read or don’t to have the E.B. in its own bookcase bringing read, the gadgets that have made the book sima sense of learning and solidity to our family ply an adjunct to the latest digital craze, to be room. I contacted the company and shortly af- summoned or deleted in seconds. ter a salesman called to make an appointment.

An even more grievous loss is that of the inIt must have been exciting for him as most sales dependent book store owned by people who rewere done by knocking on the doors of grumpy ally know books and authors. householders. I had and still have a lot of empaLooking for a book that will appeal to your thy for salespeople having spent so many years favourite aunt in Manchester? Don’t waste your in sales myself. time enquiring at the local mega book market.

Promptly at 7 p.m., a young man my own The eager young clerk probably doesn’t know age appeared at our door. I told him at the very where Manchester is, let alone have the backoutset that I wanted to buy the set and the only ground knowledge to recommend anything decision to be made was the colour of the cov- other than what’s printed on the New York er and therefore our meeting could be brief. I Times Best Seller list. might have been talking to a brick. He launched For years, the small, family-owned bookinto an obviously memorized spiel including stores have struggled to survive and to lose quoting passages from some Russian authors. I them to the soulless monoliths taking over the was impressed but again stressed that I was al- business is a tragedy and a loss we simply can’t ready sold and let’s look at colours. afford.

After a brief pause, he took from his briefcase Let’s all support our local literary entreprea brochure showing a very nice bookcase. He neurs and their specialized knowledge. offered it to me as an inducement to buy. I nodConsider the two bucks extra we paid as a ded and said thanks and could we now look at contribution to our culture.

— Harvey Dorval is a regular NEWS columnist the book covers.

THOUGHTS

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SOS offering two financial programs PARKSVILLE — The Society of Organized Services (SOS) is offering area seniors and people with low incomes two programs to aid them with their finances.

On Wed., April 4 from 1 to 3 p.m., the SOS is holding a free seminar to address financial literacy among seniors. A speaker from Service Canada will offer information regarding available programs, ser-

vices, tax credits and income sources for seniors. To register, call 250-248-2093 or drop by SOS at 245 West Hirst Avenue in Parksville. Register early as seating is limited.

The SOS’s second program is the income tax assistance program, helping people with low incomes file their basic tax returns.

For those who meet the income levels of under $30,000

(single) and $35,000 (couples) can access this program at no charge. SOS offers this program year-round and is currently booking appointments to help people meet the April 30 filing deadline.

For an appointment, call 250-248-2093, ext. 229, or drop by the SOS. While this service is offered free, to offset costs donations are gratefully ac— Submitted cepted.

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B.C. lighthouses spared the axe

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t’s official. Lighthouses in British Columbia are not going to face destaffing any time soon.

In a letter to Senator Fabian Manning, the chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Minister Keith Ashfield said the issue has been put to rest.

“The government thanks the committee for its extensive work on this matter and appreciates its input,” he said in the letter. “The government has no plans to de-staff lighthouses and since this matter has been examined extensively, there is no need for further study on this matter.”

Incorporated 1942

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• Eliminates any firm limit on the number of students in grades 4-12.

The previous limit of 30 students in Grades 4-7 classes is gone.

• Provides extra money to teachers who accept over-size classes.

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• Members of 442 Squadron and the Canadian Coast Guard worked together to evacuate an injured hiker, who had fallen down a 30-foot shoreline embankment near Sombrio Point, Saturday afternoon.

The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Bartlett and a Cormorant helicopter from 19 Wing Comox were dispatched to Sombrio Point, 15 kilometres south of Port Renfrew, after local emergency health services were unable to reach the hiker, who was stranded in a rocky tidal area.

Once over the patient, the aircrew had to work very carefully to get the Search and Rescue technicians on the ground.

The hoist operation was quick, thanks to the Coast Guard personnel who had already loaded the patient onto a litter.

The helicopter then flew to Victoria General Hospital, where the patient was transferred in stable condition.

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• The BC Marine Highway — A New Economic Development Opportunity and Tourism Sector will be presented as one of the seminars at the Linking Island Business event in Qualicum Beach on April 11.

“Every year thousands of boaters visit harbours and marinas large and small all through the coastal region,” said event chair Kim Burden. “There are many untapped opportunities for local service, retail and tourism businesses to engage these visitors.

The marine highway initiative is designed to help coastal businesses and communities gain additional economic value from this existing stream of tourists.

Community, economic development and tourism representatives from Haida Gwaii, Chilcotin, the Sunshine Coast, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands plus Aboriginal Tourism BC, BC Parks and the Oak Bay Marine group are working together to launch this unique B.C. product to the world in 2013.

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The report of strange lights in the sky over Parksville last weekend could well have been a helicopter, says UFO researcher Brian Vike, except for one important detail.

The object, seen by two witnesses between 9:30 and 10:10 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 night, made no sound.

“When I originally posted this, a fellow in the area wrote and suggested it might possibly be a helicopter,” Vike said in an interview Tuesday. “He said there is a clearing near there where they take off and land — and the lights sound like normal navigation lights on some sort of aircraft — but what bothers me is them being right beneath it and not hearing anything at all. Helicopters have a very distinctive sound.

You can’t miss it. It’s loud.”

The sighting was witnessed by three others in Qualicum Beach, who read about it in THE NEWS and subsequently contacted Vike.

“I was surprised to hear that others saw a similar object that my son, husband and I witnessed from our back patio,” said one witness. “It was really large, triangular-shaped, with bright coloured flashing lights and very high up to the right.”

The woman said the object appeared to be just over a mile away and there

Vike to be part of documentary PARKSVILLE — Houston B.C.-based UFO researcher Brian Vike is no neophyte to the field, having been a fixture in B.C. with his website, The Vike Factor, for many years.

Because of this, he is a sought-after commodity for those interested in the phenomenon and he is currently scheduled to travel to Vancouver to do a taping for the Discovery Channel as part of a documentary about an incident in Kelowna in 2003.

In that incident, he said, two women driving near the city saw a series of green lights in the sky that hovered over top of them before dropping down to follow them as they raced back to town.

“The next morning they woke up and one of them had blood coming out of her nose and their was a big burn on one of their backs,” Vike said. “They were a real mess.”

Vike said the women later appeared on the Montel Williams Show to tell their story.

“The interesting thing is, there were numerous witnesses who saw a green light drop out of the sky that night,” Vike said. “Something happened that night, but I don’t know what. It’s a big case.”

— Neil Horner was no sound of a helicopter audible.

“It was definitely not a helicopter, since the flashing lights were far brighter than the market lights of any helicopter I have ever seen,” she said.

Another witness from Qualicum Beach said the object first appeared at around 7 p.m. over Mount Arrowsmith.

“We too saw strange lights on Saturday night,” the witness said. “We were looking at Mount Arrowsmith and saw lights moving up and down the moun-

tain. They were at different altitudes, separated by what looked like, several hundred feet. We saw white and red lights moving and thought it was very strange.”

Vike said he has no explanation for the Parksville sighting, but he’s hopeful that either other witnesses or someone who knows the origin of the lights will contact him at sighting@telus.net.

“Everything is possible,” he said, “because I just don’t know.”

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Lynn Kitchen retiring from the city this year AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

After nearly 24 years working with the City of Parksville, deputy corporate administrator Lynn Kitchen is retiring, and immediately heading cross country.

After raising a family in Yellowknife she and her husband where looking for somewhere “absolutely different.” They basically stuck a pin in a map and moved to Parksville in 1986.

Though she has lots of good memories and found Yellowknife to be a great place for a young family, she hasn’t been back since, but her children have.

She had worked for the government of the Northwest Territories and City of Yellowknife before she started with Parksville in 1989.

In 2001 she took a break to spend more time with family after both her children graduated from Ballenas Secondary School, and moved to Ontario.

She continued to work part-time in various city departments for several years and returned as executive

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Parksville deputy corporate administrator Lynn Kitchen, right, spent a lot of time at her desk — and even under it, as seen here with Amanda Haywood during an earthquake readiness drill.

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Since 2007 she has been the deputy corporate administrator and provides a wealth of experience and city information, said mayor Chris Burger.

He pointed out over half the city’s employees are reaching retirement age in the next 10 years, so succession planning is a big focus and it is always unfortunate

when they lose someone with so much corporate knowledge.

Over the years she has taken part in every municipal election since 1988, worked with six different mayors and said Shirley Hine, the retired director of administration, was her biggest influence.

She said her favourite part of the job is the diversity of people who come into

the office and working with council.

Kitchen’s financial planner husband is retiring at the same time, at the end of April, and they are planning a two month road trip to Newfoundland and back, followed by a couple months in Europe in the fall, including their ninth visit to Portugal, where she said she would love to live.

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The upper bridge is only minutes away and leads to a trail that takes you down to the lower falls bridge.

The lower falls, used in the movie Alaska for a canoe spill, blew a boulder and is now more of a rushing river, but still well worth the hike. The uphill climb back to the parking lot could be challenging for the very young or hiking impaired.

Little Qualicum River Falls Provincial Park Make time to hike through this array of winding and twisty waterfalls in a beautiful canyon setting in the forest. The park entrance is on Highway 4 right, going west, just past the Whiskey Creek Store – a great place to stop for an ice cream cone.

There are great hiking trails on both sides of the river, also accessible from Meadowood Road in the Meadowood neighbourhood. This park is a great place for a family picnic; however, there are a lot of stairways to get to the more spectacular lookout points along the river’s edge.

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Still in the final stages of development, the rustic hiking trails of Malcolm Community Park can be accessed from the rear parking lot of the Whiskey Creek store off Highway 4 on route to Cathedral Grove. There is a rough figure eight trail for the hiking enthusiast, after venturing down the trail access from behind the store. The local Area F Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Committee (POSAC) hope to put the finishing touches on this first Arrowsmith Community park project in 2012.

The Errington School Trail The Area F Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Committee (POSAC) defined an Arrowsmith Community development project in 2007 to create a safe bicycle trail from the French Creek Community School to the Errington Elementary School. The first link in this community project, the construction of a trail from Errington School to Middlegate Road and Kopernick Road, was officially opened in early 2012.

The next link in the community school trail system will be defined by the Area F POSAC in the first quarter of the year.

Cathedral Grove (Macmillan Provincial Park) minutes from downtown Qualicum Beach.

Arrowsmith CPR Regional Trail The Canadian Pacific Railway originally developed this historical trail route in 1912 to provide Cameron Lake Resort guests with access to a network of alpine trails around Mount Cokely and Mount Arrowsmith.

The trail winds steadily uphill from Cameron Lake through private forest lands, includes a great lookout about halfway up and ends at the old ski hill in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Park. Visit the Coombs Museum for more information on the old CPR Cameron Lake Resort.

Errington Community Park This park is distinctive to the rural lifestyle of Errington residents, complete with a log entranceway to the summer Farmers Market and loads of local produce, crafts and live entertainment. The park is located next door to the Errington War Memorial Hall, quickly becoming the exclusive “music centre” for the development of local talent and world music experience. To find the park, head south on Errington Road, off Highway 4A, and look for the Errington Hall, just past the first stop sign at Grafton Ave. Join in the fun!

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Throw in Little Qualicum Falls and Englishman River Falls, top it off with Mt. Arrowsmith in the background and what do you have? Well, you have barely scratched the surface.

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Where are the sculptors, musiintellectual appetite. Why go elsewhere if you don’t have to? (I like cians, potters, writers, inventors, a bit of sun in winter, but other- electric car builders, innovators, wise...) I cannot imagine myself artists? Where do the rugged indeso well fitted into a community pendents live? Where do private preferences and lifestyle anywhere else. choices have their greatWhere do you get the est accommodation? best ice cream? At the Where do the various goats’ place or Whisvillage centres (Errington, key Creek store? What’s Coombs, Hilliers, Whisyour coffee? Coombs key Creek and MeadoKarma, or Errington wood) have their parades Java? and centennials?

Where do you go for Right here at home in agricultural fairs, rodeJulian Fell, Arrowsmith, (which has os, and farmers’ marArea Director become the collective kets? You stay at home.

Arrowsmith Community the name has changed over the years, the mandate of the organization has remained the same, and their presence in the community is growing.

Arrowsmith Hall is on the Coombs Fairgrounds at 1014 Ford Road (turn at the Coombs General Store). www.coombsfair.com/rentals.php The hall offers seating for 200, full kitchen facilities, lots of parking and a country setting.

The Arrowsmith Activity Building, also on the fairgrounds, is a new building with 6,000 square feet of space for recreation as well as large events.

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Coombs Hilliers Recreation & Community Organization CHRCO is a non-profit society with a mission to unite, enrich and support the community. They provide a safe, fun, family venue for all of their events. Facilities include full rodeo grounds, music festival grounds with a 300-seat dance hall.

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Arrowsmith Facilities to rent Errington War Memorial Hall Built as a memorial to those who died in World War I, the Errington War Memorial Hall opened its doors on March 22nd, 1922. It is maintained by a non-profit society of volunteers who sponsor cultural, social and recreational activities for the community. The hall is in Errington at 1390 Errington Road, approximately 6km southwest of Parksville. For a map and directions, go to www.erringtonhall.bc.ca/ location.htm. For rental information, go to: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca/rental.htm The Hall has a capacity of 120 and supplies 120 padded chairs, 20 folding plywood tables and place settings of china and cutlery for 120. The Hall has handicap-accessible washrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a bar. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Bradley Centre 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs, BC The Mid-Island Pensioners & Hobbyists Association manages the Bradley Centre community hall as volunteers. We provide a place for recreational programs and activities such as carpet bowling and socials. Phone: 250-248-2336.

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Saturday, March 24th — Errington War Memorial Hall 90th Birthday Party, 2:00 pm & 8:00pm. The Hall opened its doors March 22, 1922, so it has been 90 years in the community. To celebrate, the hall will have an Ol’ Timers Tea and get-together at 2pm. At 8pm, a 1920s-style evening of music and memories. Admission to both is by donation. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca

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Pancake breakfast starts 7:30am at Arrowsmith Hall plus a lunch concession run by the Agricultural Assoc. Lots of good quality items at the swap meet.

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April 6th-9th Easter Weekend — Tiger Lily Farm: Festivities include egg decorating, basket making, candy in the hay, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. www.tigerlilyfarm.ca or call (250) 248-2408.

Sun. April 22nd — Coombs Farmer’s Institute Farm & Livestock Auction on the Coombs Fairgrounds, starting 11am. Lots of plants, farm equipment large and small, new and used, and everything from rabbits, poultry to sheep, pigs and cattle to be auctioned off. Concession run by the local 4-H clubs. Call Colin at 468-7510.

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Sat. May 5th — Errington Farmers Market from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Located in the Community Park across from the Hall. Meet and greet friends and neighbours, buy your veggies, baking or crafts and sit with a coffee and a sticky bun. Live music every Saturday from May to the end of September. www. erringtonhall.bc.ca May 12th & 13th — Spring Craft Fair, 10am to 4pm. Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs.

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May Long Weekend: May 18th, 19th, 20th — Coombs celebrates French Creek Community School’s 100th anniversary. A walk down memory lane for past and present residents. Historical memorabilia, Maypole dancing, music, games, entertainment and much more. Coombs Museum

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Friday, May 18th — 2pm, Open House at French Creek Community School, viewing of classrooms, May Pole dancing, team games and loads of fun.

Coombs Country Opera at the Rodeo Grounds at 7 pm.

Saturday, May 19th — 10:30am to 4:30pm, French Creek Community School will be open for viewing and music, entertainment, games, dancing and other fun filled events will take place on the school grounds. Feel free to arrive in any fashion mode of the past century.

Saturday, May 19th — Community Potluck Picnic.

Event starts at 5pm and potluck dinner starts at 6:15 at the Coombs Fairgrounds. For many years this community picnic was held at French Creek School and in recent years, it moved to the Coombs Fairgrounds. This fun-filled family event includes music, games, ice cream and commemorative cake.

Usually held on the first Friday in June, this year’s picnic is happening on May 19th in recognition of the 100th year celebration of the community.

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Sunday, May 20th — Centennial Weekend Car Rally, 10am at the Coombs Fairgrounds, open to all.

Sunday, May 20th — Special Church Service, 10am at Grace United Church next to the Coombs Market.

Watch the PQ News for many more events celebrating this important anniversary.

Sunday, May 27th — 100 Mile Fleece and Fibre Fair, 9:30am to 3:00pm at the Bradley Centre main hall and cafeteria. If you are interested in fibres and their products this is for you. Emphasis is on Island-grown fibres: sheep, alpaca, llama, angora, mohair, etc. You might even want to join the very active Thursday Spinners. For more info or to register, contact Judy Ellieot at 250-248-4278 or email judynreed@shaw.ca.

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July 2012 Friday, July 20th — Kulth Film Festival: two full features, and music videos from 5-9pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.

Sat., July 21st & Sun., July 22nd — Kulth Music Festival. Kids are free! Kulth Festival is a festival for all ages created to bring people together under a banner of mutual respect for one another and for the environment we share. Festival participants

Sunday, May 20th — Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30am at Bradley Centre. Admission $6.00. 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. 250-248-2336 Sunday, May 20th — Pancake Breakfast at the Coombs Fairgrounds 8:00 to 11:00am hosted by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Board. Contact Janet at 752-9757 or see www.coombsfair.com.

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can expect the highest standard of talent from both local and international acts, and a well-planned and organized event. Call David Fisher at (250) 752-5083 or visit http://thekulth.ca Sat. July 14th & Sun. July 15th — South Coastal Weekend on the Coombs Fairgrounds. 100 senior 4-H members from Vancouver Island and the Lower Fraser Valley come together for the weekend to strut their judging skills in hopes of winning an opportunity to represent their province at Agribition in Regina in the fall. Come and watch them work. Call Kim at (250) 757-8501.

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Saturday, August 4th — “Blast From the Past” Show and Shine, 8am to 3pm at the Coombs Fairgrounds. Blast From the Past. Car entry $15, public entry by donation. Breakfast 8am by Coombs Hilliers Fire Dept., lunch

by Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society. 50/50 draws, door prizes for entrants.

Contact Clay Thompson at lorrclay@shaw.ca or (250) 752-9615. All gate proceeds go to the CHVFD and ACES. Sat., Aug 11th & Sun., Aug. 12th — Coombs Fair.

The major agricultural event of the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association, the Coombs Fair offers opportunities for competitors in domestic, horticulture and livestock classes and more. Lots of fun, educational and interactive displays, horse show, growing garden, children’s centre and live on-stage entertainment. The theme animal for 2012 is the duck. Watch for the Coombs Fair Prize book available mid-June. Call Janet at (250) 7529757.

Mon., Aug. 13th to Fri., Aug. 17th — The annual Afro-Mumanzi World Music Camp for kids aged 9-18 at the Errington Hall. Zimbabwean marimba and West African dance and drumming are taught by exceptional young artist/instructors who bring lots of fun and energy to each session. Supervised lunchtime activities and a community picnic and recital on the last evening round out the program.

Fee: $50. Information: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca or call Val at (250) 586-6583.

Friday, August 17th, 6:30pm, and all day Saturday, August 18th — Hi Neighbour Days. Friday evening concert in the park and potluck dinner in the Community Park across from the Hall. Bring plate, utensils and a deck chair and listen to the students from the Summer World Music Camp perform with drums, marimbas and dance. Saturday Pancake Breakfast, arts & crafts display, farmers’ market, live music, parade, Hi Neighbour Inn, kids’ activities, goods & services auction and the Hi Neighbour Dance. For all events and times check our website: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca/events.htm For up-to-date information on events and activities in the Arrowsmith Community, please visit the community calendar at www.arrowsmithcalendar.com.

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Sunday, June 3rd — Parksville Fish & Game Annual Gun Show & Sale, 8am to 3pm.

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Lots of tables of good quality hunting & fishing items, and a raffle. Pancake breakfast and concession run this year by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association. Call Graham at (250) 752-1855.

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Saturday, March 24th — Errington War Memorial Hall 90th Birthday Party, 2:00 pm & 8:00pm. The Hall opened its doors March 22, 1922, so it has been 90 years in the community. To celebrate, the hall will have an Ol’ Timers Tea and get-together at 2pm. At 8pm, a 1920s-style evening of music and memories. Admission to both is by donation. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca

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Sun. April 1st — BCCOM Motorcyclist of BC Swap Meet, 8am-2pm on the Coombs Fairgrounds.

Pancake breakfast starts 7:30am at Arrowsmith Hall plus a lunch concession run by the Agricultural Assoc. Lots of good quality items at the swap meet.

Call Mike at 954-3332.

April 6th-9th Easter Weekend — Tiger Lily Farm: Festivities include egg decorating, basket making, candy in the hay, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. www.tigerlilyfarm.ca or call (250) 248-2408.

Sun. April 22nd — Coombs Farmer’s Institute Farm & Livestock Auction on the Coombs Fairgrounds, starting 11am. Lots of plants, farm equipment large and small, new and used, and everything from rabbits, poultry to sheep, pigs and cattle to be auctioned off. Concession run by the local 4-H clubs. Call Colin at 468-7510.

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Sat. May 5th — Errington Farmers Market from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Located in the Community Park across from the Hall. Meet and greet friends and neighbours, buy your veggies, baking or crafts and sit with a coffee and a sticky bun. Live music every Saturday from May to the end of September. www. erringtonhall.bc.ca May 12th & 13th — Spring Craft Fair, 10am to 4pm. Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs.

Call 250-248-2336.

May Long Weekend: May 18th, 19th, 20th — Coombs celebrates French Creek Community School’s 100th anniversary. A walk down memory lane for past and present residents. Historical memorabilia, Maypole dancing, music, games, entertainment and much more. Coombs Museum

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Friday, May 18th — 2pm, Open House at French Creek Community School, viewing of classrooms, May Pole dancing, team games and loads of fun.

Coombs Country Opera at the Rodeo Grounds at 7 pm.

Saturday, May 19th — 10:30am to 4:30pm, French Creek Community School will be open for viewing and music, entertainment, games, dancing and other fun filled events will take place on the school grounds. Feel free to arrive in any fashion mode of the past century.

Saturday, May 19th — Community Potluck Picnic.

Event starts at 5pm and potluck dinner starts at 6:15 at the Coombs Fairgrounds. For many years this community picnic was held at French Creek School and in recent years, it moved to the Coombs Fairgrounds. This fun-filled family event includes music, games, ice cream and commemorative cake.

Usually held on the first Friday in June, this year’s picnic is happening on May 19th in recognition of the 100th year celebration of the community.

Contact Marlene Stahley at 250-954-1944.

Sunday, May 20th — Centennial Weekend Car Rally, 10am at the Coombs Fairgrounds, open to all.

Sunday, May 20th — Special Church Service, 10am at Grace United Church next to the Coombs Market.

Watch the PQ News for many more events celebrating this important anniversary.

Sunday, May 27th — 100 Mile Fleece and Fibre Fair, 9:30am to 3:00pm at the Bradley Centre main hall and cafeteria. If you are interested in fibres and their products this is for you. Emphasis is on Island-grown fibres: sheep, alpaca, llama, angora, mohair, etc. You might even want to join the very active Thursday Spinners. For more info or to register, contact Judy Ellieot at 250-248-4278 or email judynreed@shaw.ca.

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July 2012 Friday, July 20th — Kulth Film Festival: two full features, and music videos from 5-9pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.

Sat., July 21st & Sun., July 22nd — Kulth Music Festival. Kids are free! Kulth Festival is a festival for all ages created to bring people together under a banner of mutual respect for one another and for the environment we share. Festival participants

Sunday, May 20th — Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30am at Bradley Centre. Admission $6.00. 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. 250-248-2336 Sunday, May 20th — Pancake Breakfast at the Coombs Fairgrounds 8:00 to 11:00am hosted by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Board. Contact Janet at 752-9757 or see www.coombsfair.com.

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can expect the highest standard of talent from both local and international acts, and a well-planned and organized event. Call David Fisher at (250) 752-5083 or visit http://thekulth.ca Sat. July 14th & Sun. July 15th — South Coastal Weekend on the Coombs Fairgrounds. 100 senior 4-H members from Vancouver Island and the Lower Fraser Valley come together for the weekend to strut their judging skills in hopes of winning an opportunity to represent their province at Agribition in Regina in the fall. Come and watch them work. Call Kim at (250) 757-8501.

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Saturday, August 4th — “Blast From the Past” Show and Shine, 8am to 3pm at the Coombs Fairgrounds. Blast From the Past. Car entry $15, public entry by donation. Breakfast 8am by Coombs Hilliers Fire Dept., lunch

by Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society. 50/50 draws, door prizes for entrants.

Contact Clay Thompson at lorrclay@shaw.ca or (250) 752-9615. All gate proceeds go to the CHVFD and ACES. Sat., Aug 11th & Sun., Aug. 12th — Coombs Fair.

The major agricultural event of the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association, the Coombs Fair offers opportunities for competitors in domestic, horticulture and livestock classes and more. Lots of fun, educational and interactive displays, horse show, growing garden, children’s centre and live on-stage entertainment. The theme animal for 2012 is the duck. Watch for the Coombs Fair Prize book available mid-June. Call Janet at (250) 7529757.

Mon., Aug. 13th to Fri., Aug. 17th — The annual Afro-Mumanzi World Music Camp for kids aged 9-18 at the Errington Hall. Zimbabwean marimba and West African dance and drumming are taught by exceptional young artist/instructors who bring lots of fun and energy to each session. Supervised lunchtime activities and a community picnic and recital on the last evening round out the program.

Fee: $50. Information: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca or call Val at (250) 586-6583.

Friday, August 17th, 6:30pm, and all day Saturday, August 18th — Hi Neighbour Days. Friday evening concert in the park and potluck dinner in the Community Park across from the Hall. Bring plate, utensils and a deck chair and listen to the students from the Summer World Music Camp perform with drums, marimbas and dance. Saturday Pancake Breakfast, arts & crafts display, farmers’ market, live music, parade, Hi Neighbour Inn, kids’ activities, goods & services auction and the Hi Neighbour Dance. For all events and times check our website: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca/events.htm For up-to-date information on events and activities in the Arrowsmith Community, please visit the community calendar at www.arrowsmithcalendar.com.

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Sunday, June 3rd — Parksville Fish & Game Annual Gun Show & Sale, 8am to 3pm.

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Little Qualicum River Regional Park This 44-hectare park runs along both sides of the Little Qualicum River, downstream from Little Qualicum River Provincial Park. This park is for the outdoor enthusiast!

The park is largely undeveloped, although rough unmaintained trails do lead down to the river. However, keep your eyes and ears open for ATVs and dirt bike activity. A parking lot off Meadowood Way in the Meadowood neighbourhood is the trail-head that links to the central bridge hiking trail in the provincial park.

Dudley Marsh This unique marsh is a “must see” for enthusiastic nature lovers! Dudley Marsh is a lovely little wetland, fish and wildlife habitant that is part of the French Creek watershed preservation project. This initiative is funded by Ducks Unlimited, Nature Trust, the DFO and is fully supported by the Friends of French Creek Conservation Society.

To find the marsh, head down Station Road from Highway 4A, turn right onto Grafton Ave., left onto Ward Road and right onto Tintern Road. The parking area is on your left, halfway down Tintern.

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Englishman River Falls Provincial Park To view an astonishing set of waterfalls where the Englishman River makes a sheer 90 degree turn, head down Errington Road off Highway 4A and just keep going until you reach the far end of the parking lot. Parking is free!

The upper bridge is only minutes away and leads to a trail that takes you down to the lower falls bridge.

The lower falls, used in the movie Alaska for a canoe spill, blew a boulder and is now more of a rushing river, but still well worth the hike. The uphill climb back to the parking lot could be challenging for the very young or hiking impaired.

Little Qualicum River Falls Provincial Park Make time to hike through this array of winding and twisty waterfalls in a beautiful canyon setting in the forest. The park entrance is on Highway 4 right, going west, just past the Whiskey Creek Store – a great place to stop for an ice cream cone.

There are great hiking trails on both sides of the river, also accessible from Meadowood Road in the Meadowood neighbourhood. This park is a great place for a family picnic; however, there are a lot of stairways to get to the more spectacular lookout points along the river’s edge.

Macmillan Provincial Park More famously known as Cathedral Grove, this park is located in Coombs Country along Highway 4 en route to Port Alberni, and protects the delta of the Cameron River at the west end of Cameron Lake.

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Still in the final stages of development, the rustic hiking trails of Malcolm Community Park can be accessed from the rear parking lot of the Whiskey Creek store off Highway 4 on route to Cathedral Grove. There is a rough figure eight trail for the hiking enthusiast, after venturing down the trail access from behind the store. The local Area F Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Committee (POSAC) hope to put the finishing touches on this first Arrowsmith Community park project in 2012.

The Errington School Trail The Area F Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Committee (POSAC) defined an Arrowsmith Community development project in 2007 to create a safe bicycle trail from the French Creek Community School to the Errington Elementary School. The first link in this community project, the construction of a trail from Errington School to Middlegate Road and Kopernick Road, was officially opened in early 2012.

The next link in the community school trail system will be defined by the Area F POSAC in the first quarter of the year.

Cathedral Grove (Macmillan Provincial Park) minutes from downtown Qualicum Beach.

Arrowsmith CPR Regional Trail The Canadian Pacific Railway originally developed this historical trail route in 1912 to provide Cameron Lake Resort guests with access to a network of alpine trails around Mount Cokely and Mount Arrowsmith.

The trail winds steadily uphill from Cameron Lake through private forest lands, includes a great lookout about halfway up and ends at the old ski hill in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Park. Visit the Coombs Museum for more information on the old CPR Cameron Lake Resort.

Errington Community Park This park is distinctive to the rural lifestyle of Errington residents, complete with a log entranceway to the summer Farmers Market and loads of local produce, crafts and live entertainment. The park is located next door to the Errington War Memorial Hall, quickly becoming the exclusive “music centre” for the development of local talent and world music experience. To find the park, head south on Errington Road, off Highway 4A, and look for the Errington Hall, just past the first stop sign at Grafton Ave. Join in the fun!

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A strong sense of community embraces our egalitarian, selfreliant, democratic, relatively affordable, eclectic, predominantly rural, entrepreneurial living.

We invite the world to come and share our scenery, our foods and our neighbourhoods.

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Throw in Little Qualicum Falls and Englishman River Falls, top it off with Mt. Arrowsmith in the background and what do you have? Well, you have barely scratched the surface.

An old friend asked me why I stayed here. We grew up in cities, we went to universities. He stayed in the city. What held me here? I came for the scenery, stayed for the life.

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Where are the sculptors, musiintellectual appetite. Why go elsewhere if you don’t have to? (I like cians, potters, writers, inventors, a bit of sun in winter, but other- electric car builders, innovators, wise...) I cannot imagine myself artists? Where do the rugged indeso well fitted into a community pendents live? Where do private preferences and lifestyle anywhere else. choices have their greatWhere do you get the est accommodation? best ice cream? At the Where do the various goats’ place or Whisvillage centres (Errington, key Creek store? What’s Coombs, Hilliers, Whisyour coffee? Coombs key Creek and MeadoKarma, or Errington wood) have their parades Java? and centennials?

Where do you go for Right here at home in agricultural fairs, rodeJulian Fell, Arrowsmith, (which has os, and farmers’ marArea Director become the collective kets? You stay at home.

Arrowsmith Community the name has changed over the years, the mandate of the organization has remained the same, and their presence in the community is growing.

Arrowsmith Hall is on the Coombs Fairgrounds at 1014 Ford Road (turn at the Coombs General Store). www.coombsfair.com/rentals.php The hall offers seating for 200, full kitchen facilities, lots of parking and a country setting.

The Arrowsmith Activity Building, also on the fairgrounds, is a new building with 6,000 square feet of space for recreation as well as large events.

For hall or building rentals, contact Janet Boley at (250) 752-9757 or email: info@coombsfair.com To book equestrian facilities at the fairgrounds, contact Barbara Smith at (250) 248-6785 or email: bmith@shaw.ca.

Coombs Hilliers Recreation & Community Organization CHRCO is a non-profit society with a mission to unite, enrich and support the community. They provide a safe, fun, family venue for all of their events. Facilities include full rodeo grounds, music festival grounds with a 300-seat dance hall.

The hall has a full wet bar for 300 with a 150-seat beer garden and a fully licensed kitchen. There are 3 camping areas that can accommodate campers with tents to full sized motorhomes (sorry, no hookups), with shower and bathroom facilities.

For Hall and Grounds rental, call (250) 248-1077.

Information at www.chrco.org.

Arrowsmith Facilities to rent Errington War Memorial Hall Built as a memorial to those who died in World War I, the Errington War Memorial Hall opened its doors on March 22nd, 1922. It is maintained by a non-profit society of volunteers who sponsor cultural, social and recreational activities for the community. The hall is in Errington at 1390 Errington Road, approximately 6km southwest of Parksville. For a map and directions, go to www.erringtonhall.bc.ca/ location.htm. For rental information, go to: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca/rental.htm The Hall has a capacity of 120 and supplies 120 padded chairs, 20 folding plywood tables and place settings of china and cutlery for 120. The Hall has handicap-accessible washrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a bar. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Bradley Centre 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs, BC The Mid-Island Pensioners & Hobbyists Association manages the Bradley Centre community hall as volunteers. We provide a place for recreational programs and activities such as carpet bowling and socials. Phone: 250-248-2336.

Coombs Fairgrounds Arrowsmith Agricultural Association is a registered non-profit society, with roots back to 1913, when district farmers held the first Coombs Fall Fair to showcase local food crops and livestock. Although

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The jury may still be out, but members of the Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers will get an opportunity to gain some

insight into the issue when they hold their annual general meeting on Sat., March 31.

The meeting, slated to kick off at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s United Church on Village Way, will feature special guest speaker Dr. Kristi Miller, who is the head of the Molecular Genetics Laboratory at the Pacific

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Watching a blacksmith forge a horse’s shoes, shaping and nailing them into place can be an engaging experience and if you want to see how some of the best farriers practice their trade, you are invited to check out a day of forging at Tiger Lily Farm in Errington on Sunday, April 1.

It may be April Fools Day but it’s no joke that a bunch of farriers are getting together for a day of fun and practice.

Jackie Mercer, who grew up on Tiger Lily Farm, has been a farrier for about seven years.

She organized the event with Shane Sampson and said it isn’t a clinic but rather a gathering for blacksmiths to share ideas and the public is more than welcome to come out and watch.

Among the farriers on hand will be Iain Ritchie Canada’s top farrier and Marie Leginus from the Canadian National Team.

Mercer said both farriers are the top in their field and it is an honour to have them demonstrate the ancient art of blacksmithing.

Mercer enjoys hammering out a livelihood making horse shoes and said there is great camaraderie among the people in the trade.

This week on the farm, Becky McCreesh dropped by with her propane forge, anvil, hammer and the other tools she uses in the trade to hone her farrier skills before heading to Old Alberta for the American certification test.

The forging on Tiger Lily Farm will go from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, April 1. While at the

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Easter activities on the farm go Friday, April 6 to Monday, April 9 and include a hay maze, basket making and an Easter egg hunt.

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GEMINI You’ll give up something you value this week and if you are smart you will do so quickly and completely.

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Find ways to spice up the dull stuff.

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WELLNESS FAIR

Explore many meanings of wellness Saturday’s Wellness Fair in Parksville will have a Talk to the Doctors session Organizers of tomorrow’s health and wellness fair are happy with the eclectic mix of exhibitors who will be on hand at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre (PCCC).

Along with a selection of community support and service groups representing things like osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer and mental health, there will be practitioners of the alternative healing arts like popular local psychic, Cathy Whittall and the artists of Forward House.

In addition, visitors can sample a variety of shakes, juices, creams and potions from exhibitors eager to share their products.

While steering committee chair Lisa Leger, is thrilled with the “doctor heavy” schedule with four local physicians, she said there are also presentations that offer a bit of fun and personal growth.

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Seminars in the Garry Oaks Room: • 10:15 Laughter Yoga: Sherry Konigsberg and Holly Carnegie Letcher • 11:30 You Can Prevent Cancer - NOW!: Dr. John Cline M.D., Cline Medical Centre • 1 p.m. Talk to The Doctor: Dr. Clair Biglow, family practitioner with the Oceanside Division of Family Practice, Primrose Medical Clinic.

• 2:30 From Natural Medicine to Medicine of the Individual: Dr. Doug Kuramoto, Naturopathic Physician.

Workshops in the Maples Room: • 10:30 Talk To The Doctor: Dr. Hugh Fletcher, family practitioner with the Oceanside Division of Family Practice, Beach Medical Clinic.

• 11:45 Arthritis 101: Cari Taylor, The Arthritis Society, BC and Yukon Division.

• 1 p.m. Transforming Self-Judgment into Self-Acceptance: Learn to Become Your Own Best Friend — Gudrun Eichhorst, EFT & matrix reimprinting practitioner, The Oaktree Energy Medicine Centre.

• 2:15 Boosting Your Libido: Kim Switnicki, sex and intimacy coach. berg and Holly Carnegie Letcher, where people are invited to laugh their way to better health. It was developed by a medical doctor in India to combine breath, easy movements like clapping and fun play-acting. No sense of humour or experience is required.

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ebt has become a popular topic of a larger scale, by integrating your bank account late. In fact I have written about with your debt. it in this column. Personal debt To do this you need to deal with a financial has risen to record levels in recent By Jim Grant institution that will allow you to combine your years. Our government is worried mortgage with your bank account. Most Canaand has repeatedly issued warnings. dian banks will not, but there are some who will.

To be fair, there are many in the financial The benefit to this approach is to ensure that community who believe that the government is your debt level (on which you pay interest) is aloverestimating the potential problem — pointways as low as it can possibly be — with cash in ing out that interest rates are low and are exyour bank account always being applied to your pected to stay low. They argue that Canadians debt before interest is charged. This is not the are able to service a higher level of debt. typical way for Canadians to conduct banking, While this argument may seem self-serving, and takes some getting used to. But it is an apit does have some merit. That being said, it is difficult to make proach that is working for many. a credible case that Canadians shouldn’t be focusing on debt Of course this is not the end of it. Saving for the future is reduction. In fact in a recent survey, Canadians have placed important as well. But it is a starting point on which a really debt reduction as their number one financial priority. good financial plan can be built.

Typically when seeking advice on how to deal with debt, If this topic is of interest please call or e-mail to pre-regisconsolidation is offered up as a solution. This can often be a ter for our upcoming presentation. Date and location to be good idea, but beware. Avoid being enticed into increasing determined. your debt in the process. Contrary to what we are sometimes Jim Grant, CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a Financial told, most of us are not richer than we think.

Advisor with Raymond James Ltd (RJL). This article is for inA better idea would be to develop a strategic debt manformation only. Securities are offered through Raymond James agement plan, with the goal being to reduce debt gradually Ltd., member Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Insurance over time. For most there is no quick fix — eliminating debt and estate planning offered through Raymond James Financial (hopefully by retirement age) will take time. It is important to be patient. It is important to look at any possible strategy to Planning Ltd., not member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

For more information feel free to call Jim at (250) 594-1100, or manage debt more efficiently. email at jim.grant@raymondjames.ca. and/or visit One such approach that I often recommend involves www.jimgrant.ca. more than debt consolidation. It involves consolidation on

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This Easter, rejoice in His name by celebrating the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ, Our Saviour, with these local churches and their congregations.

Christ’s Church Oceanside

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Easter Services Palm Sunday- April 1, 10am - The Rev’d Douglas Patstone Maundy Thursday- April 5, 11:45am - Holy Communion Service Good Friday- April 6, 10am - St. Matthew PassionReadings with Hymns and Chorales Easter Sunday- April 8, 10am - Holy CommunionThe Rev’d Guy Bellerby

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10:00am Blessing of the Palms at St. Anne’s (historic log church) 10:15am at St. Edmund’s

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Tenebrae Service and Celebration of “The Lord’s Supper”

April 6-Good Friday Service - 11:00am April 8-Easter Sunday Worship - 10:00am Transformation of the Cross

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Holy Week at St. Columba 921 Wembley Road

April 1st ~ Palm Sunday 10:30am Service

April 5th ~ Maundy Thursday 6:00pm Dinner & Informal Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

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St. Stephen’s United Church We welcome you to join us for Holy Week and Easter Services.

April 2, 3 & 4 ~ Noon ~ Holy Week Services April 5 ~ 7pm ~ Maundy Thursday Service April 8 ~ 9am ~ Easter Sunday Service (Contemporary) April 8 ~ 11am ~ Easter Sunday Service (Traditional)

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our Mother’s 90th Birthday.

Local Community, TOPS, and Legion friends as well as relatives from the Island.

My mother extends a sincere thank you to all in making her day special.

Margaret Recalma and Family The Mitchell Family wishes to express our sincere thanks to family, friends and acquaintances for their condolences regarding Earle’s recent passing. The cards and flowers made this difficult time easier to bear.

There will be an informal open house celebration of Earle’s life on Saturday, May 26th, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Sherry and Warren Mitchell’s home, 1147 Wedgewood Close (Eaglecrest), Qualicum Beach. We would love to have you drop by.

Evelyn Mitchell and family.

COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

CALL FOR ENTRY Originals Only Summer Show & Sale 2012 The “Originals Only” fine art show and sale will be held on Aug.,11th & 12th, 2012 at the Comox Marina. This is an EXTRA SPECIAL show as it is our 10th anniversary!

We want to make it a huge success!

Registrations are now being accepted with the deadline of June 30, 2012 for notification of cancellation.

This unique outdoor event is open to fine artists living on Vancouver Island, the surrounding outer islands and Powell River.

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Good Friday Service April 6 - 10am Easter Sunday Celebration April 8 - 10am

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A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, Shirley always kept a watchful eye on her family. That same tender eye made her a masterful painter, potter, quilter, chef and baker. She excelled at any interes she chose to undertake. That keen eye als meant she was a shrewd Duplicate Bridg anding member of Nanaimo’s Art group, and she had also been a memb of both Altrusa and Probus. It gave he great pleasure to know she was making difference.

Shirley is sadly missed by son Rob an Jackie; daughter, Carolyn; grandson Andrew; Molly and Kramer; and all wh new and loved her.

A celebration of Shirley’s life will take plac Tuesday, April 3 at 1pm at Nanaimo Trin United Church, 6234 Spartan Roa Nanaimo. In lieu of flowers please make a investment to the community organizatio of your choice in Shirley’s name.

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L.W. MYDYNSKI After an extended illness our beloved husband and father, Lawrence (Lindy) Walter Mydynski, passed away at Nanaimo General Hospital on Monday, March 19, 2012.

Left to mourn and remember him are his wife of more than 60 years, Louise (Karklin), his daughters Linda and Janice, his son-in-law Kevin and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lindy was born and raised in Stonewall, Manitoba, son of the late Fred and Mary Medynski. He was the youngest of 9 siblings, all of whom predeceased him. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII after which he returned home where he met Louise in 1950. They married in 1951 and lived in Stonewall where they raised their two daughters.

Lindy worked for a number of years at Stony Mountain Penitentiary, then became a teacher and taught at Stony Mountain Elementary School until 1986. He and Louise retired to Qualicum Beach, BC where he lived until his passing.

He laboured hard for those he loved, then left us to remember.

The family wishes to thank Dr. S. Desai for his excellent care and many kindnesses throughout the years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation: 1-888-HSF-INFO (1-888-473-4636); http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/ b.3479069/k.C267/Donate.htm

Judy Baragar June 21, 1948-March 20, 2012 It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Judy Iris Baragar (Park), Mother, Grandma, Sister and most of all, friend on March 20, 2012 at her home.

Judy started her life`s adventure June 21, 1948 in Rocky Mountain house.

She graduated as an LPN in Alberta, married Jack Baragar in 1967.

Starting a new life in 1979 Judy and her 2 children, Darcy and Shannon, relocated to Vancouver Island. She later sustained an injury where her career as an LPN was cut short.

Again, being a fighter, she pursued other means to support her family and flourished until she was afflicted with many health issues.

She will be welcomed into Heaven by her brother Willie, father Howard and mother Donna. Judy was always the life of the party and playful at heart. She was forever getting into mischief and was the instigator of a long list of practical jokes. Her quick wit and sense of humour never left her.

Judy will be missed immensely by her sister Ruby McKnight, Daughter Shannon Milliken (Rick Wiltse), Son Darcy( Danielle), grandchildren Randy and Shay Baragar as well as numerous other family members.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Qualicum Bay Lions Hall, 280 Lions Way (behind the Community Hall).

In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Wheels for Wellness Society, Qualicum Bay Lions Club, Canadian Diabetic Association or the BCSPCA.

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William “Mac” McDonald passed on peacefully on March 17, 2012, at the age of 94. Born in Elgin, Scotland on September 15, 1917 Mac came to Canada with his family as a young boy to settle in Roland, Manitoba. Many years later, in 1958, as a husband and father, Mac moved his family to Vancouver and it was here that he came back to, after spending many happy years living in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, at the end of his life. Blessedly, his son Kent McKinnon McDonald was with him as he let go of his long and spirited life. Mac’s three daughters: Carol Irene, Donna Alexis and Janice Ellen, all, will remember and be thankful for the rich and humorous times spent with their dad these last few years. “Grumps” has left eight beautiful grandchildren: Tavis, Todd, Luke and Laura; Teura; Andrea; Aiden and Reghan and five great-grandchildren: Devin, Connor, Alea, Riley, Rowan and Mina to carry on the McDonald traditions. Mac’s generosity to friends and community organizations helped many families enjoy the Christmas that he hoped for every child. Mac loved dogs, cooking, hiking, gardening and of course tennis and hockey. The service that Mac gave to the Royal Canadian Air Force remained one of his greatest sources of pride and accomplishment throughout his life. The joy in Mac’s passing is that he has rejoined the love of his life – Irene.

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Small engine repairs: Lawn mowers, power saws, sharpening, brakes-bearings-lights & boat trailer maintenance.

Call Mark @ 250-228-2676

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS Call 310.3535

HOSPITALITY

As summer approaches and business grows, we are looking to increase our team.

Tigh-Na-Mara is an award-winning Resort, Spa and Conference Centre located in Parksville, BC. Our Mission, Vision and Values focus on our Guests, our Team and our Owners. We are looking for positive, reliable, guest-focused individuals, who enjoy working in a fun, team environment.

We offer great perks and benefits, wonderful colleagues, and a chance to grow your career.

We have the following positions available and all require working weekends. Some also require evening shifts.

Full-Time Permanent Positions (30-40 hours/week) Spa Lead Co-ordinator Front Desk Agent Spa Co-ordinator Room Attendants Part-Time Permanent Positions (16-29 hours/week) Gift Shop Clerk Room Attendants Banquet Server Experienced Day Server Summer Positions (July and August, either Full-time or Part-time) Recreation Leaders Room Attendants Casual Positions (hours vary based on business levels) Banquet Server Please forward resume and cover letter to human.resources@tigh-na-mara.com Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Tigh-Na-Mara, the natural choice for employment! www.tigh-na-mara.com

$$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service.

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

FREE ITEMS FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batteries, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage (prev. of Bull Dog Auto) 250-757-8911 or 250-954-7543.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SOLID OAK Dining Suite: Table, buffet hutch & 8 chairs. ($7500 new) $1700; Lazy Boy burgundy leather sofa & loveseat($5000 new) $1200; Futon $75. Call 250-752-8188

VENDING MACHINE FOR SALE ONLY $500 * Perfect working order * 9 selections (perfect for candy bars, chips, etc.) * Programmable * Comes with manual * Accepts quarters, nickels and dimes * 2 shelves for storage * Measures 65” high, 28” deep, 26” wide Call Kim, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5pm (250) 746-4451 ext. 223

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VIOLIN SALES & REPAIRS Wembly Mall. 40 quality instruments, all sizes. Starts April 1.

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD. Call 250-468-9660.

1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

MID ISLAND FIREWOOD (250) 228-4348 Fir, Yellow Cedar, Maple, Alder. Buy next seasons wood now & save. $150/cord. Nanaimo to Tofino. Dry wood avail.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

317 Village Way, QB 1 bdrm apts, $750. 2 & 3 bdrm townhomes, $950 to $1150. 5 appls, F/P, patio.

N/S, sm pet ok. Quiet adult community. Close to town.

Office hrs Tuesday’s: 4pm7pm.

250-240-2816.

WEMBLEY AREA country living in the city- 2 bdrm.

(250)228-3177.

WEMBLEY AREA country living in the city- 1 bdrm.

(250)228-3177.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

✶✶✶PRIME✶✶✶

commercial building for rent or lease in central downtown Parksville, 151 Harrison Ave. This 1,628sf building is ideal for retail, commercial or office use; featuring 33’ of street frontage, & 10’ and 12’ ceilings. Rental rate $12 per square foot plus $2 triple net, approximately $1,900 per month.

Please call 250.228 0512 or 250.954.1777.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BOWSER- NEWLY renovated 1/2 duplex. Bright 2 bdrm, 4 appls, on 1 acre. Ref’s req’d.

NS/NP. $700./mo. Call 250927-1234. Avail April 1 or 15.

COUNTRY SETTING North Qualicum. Lower Duplex, 2 bdrm, FS, References NS, No dogs. Avail. March 15th, $700/mo. 250-594-5950.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

FURNITURE MOVING SALE lrg 4 pc bdrm suite w/queen bookcase bed & mattress. $500. Tan tweed sofa & chair $250. Dining set 42” rnd table extends to 60”, 6 chairs, w/china cabinet. $500.

Glass top coffee table, end & sofa tbls. $200. All in good condition 250-954-1241

GARAGE SALES BAMBOOZLE GARAGE SALE Sunday Apr. 1st., 10am Noon Amazing Deals Today!!

Rain or Shine!

Coffee’s on!! See ya there!!

PARKSVILLE: 11 Sylvan Cresc. Annual Sale. Mar 31 (8-2). Sale of household items.

PARKSVILLE, 767 Doefawn Lane, Sat. Mar. 31st (9-2) Good Things, not Junk!!

PARKSVILLE- ESTATE Sale1125 Keith Rd (up Horne Lake Rd, left on Spider Lake Rd, turn right on Turnbull, turn left on Keith Rd) Friday 9am-6pm & Saturday 9am 2pm, Mar 30 & 31. Household items, collectibles, tools and furniture.

PARKSVILLE LEGION Hall.

146 W. Hirst Ave. Garage and Bake Sale Mar 31 (9-2). Tables $10. Call Carol 250-2485060 for reservations. Canteen will be open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, tea & coffee.

QUALICUM, 734 Banwell Court. Sat. Mar. 31st (8-12).

Lots of good stuff!

QUALICUM Beach, 173 Valdez St. Sat. Mar. 31, (8-3).Rain or Shine. Something for Everyone!

VILLAGE GREEN ESTATES

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS! Call 310.3535

2 bedroom trailer for rent with attached shop. Located at 1365 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $650 per month 250-954-9547 COOMBS: 3 bdrm, private property, F/S, W/D, fenced yard, lrg deck, shed. N/S, no dogs. Avail. $800/mo + util’s.

Ref’s req’d. 250-248-9579.

COOMBS, Cute & Clean, Lite & Brite! 1 lg. bdrm with small addition on acreage. Elec. heat, suits mature single. N/S, N/P. $695 p/m + utils. Call Diana @ Bamboozle, lv. mess.

Avail. Apr. 15th.250-954-2093.

COOMBS: PEACEFUL 3 bdrms, large family room, wood stove, W/D & D/W. 12 mins Qualicum Beach, Parksville, $950. (250)951-9962.

HILLIER- 2 bdrm w/view, new carpet, very clean, 6 appls, lrg covered deck. N/S. Pets? Furnished? $750+ utils. Refs req’d. 250-752-0777.

QUALICUM, QUIET mobile home park, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, recently reno’d, F/P, enclosed porch, nice garden, $675 mo.

Call Robert 1-250-954-4018.

MODULAR HOMES HILLIERS- 1 bdrm+ den mobile.

NS/NP. Private yard.

Refs req’d. $700+ utils. Avail now. Call (250)468-2742.

HOMES FOR RENT 1600 SQ ft rancher 2-3 bdrm 5 appl,lrg shop,walking dist to PV. Avail now $1250 /mo.+ util Ref. req. phone 250-954-1445 BACHELOR pad for rent located at 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. Hydro, cable and wireless internet included $500 per month. 250-9549547

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Friday, March 30, 2012

www.pqbnews.com

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

RV PADS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

CHARTWELL ESTATES- 3 bdrm house on corner lot.

Treed, cosy setting.

New kitchen appliances. Available April 1. $950. Refs req’d. Call cell 250-240-1451.

HAWTHORNE PLACE 750 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach, BC 250-752-4217

ERRINGTON OR Cooms, RV setup on pads, starting at $400 and RV pads starting at $375 or rent to own starting at $4000. Call 250-954-1355.

PARKSVILLECLOSE to town. Semi basement furnished studio, shared bathroom & laundry. $550 includes utils. Call 250-468-2000.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

SAVE $ SAVE GAS. Holiday on Vancouver Island. Older 16’ Aladdin Trailer well kept & priced to sell. Asking $1400.

250-248-6448

PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad.

Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now.

Call 250-927-5623.

STORAGE

NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bdr 1 bath entry level suite close to shopping, suitable for quiet person(s). FS, WD, NS, NP, available immediately. $800/mth + shared util. (250)723-4683 QUALICUM, 1 bdrm, private entry, private deck, country settings. Inc. F/S, microwave.

Util. incl plus satellite TV. Suitable for quiet person. N/S. Avail Apr 1st. $675/mo. Ref. req. After 6pm - 250-752-4455

GUARANTEED

ERRINGTON - New 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 1800 sq ft home. $1500/mo + utilities. Avail Apr15th. Call 250-927-4860 FRENCH CREEK, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, $950 p/m incld’s utils.n/s, n/p,Quiet, near bus.

Avail Apr. 1st, References Required Call 250-951-9146 HILLIERS, 2 bdrm home on acreage, F/S, W/D, N/S, pets neg. $800 mo. 250-752-2220.

N. QUALICUM, private half acre, avail April 1st, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1100 sq ft, laundry, woodstove, lrg kitchen, recently reno’d, pet neg.

Refs req, $1200 mo, 250-248-7570 (day) 250-757-8716 (eves).

PARKSVILLE: MOUNTAIN view Rancher, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, dbl garage. F/S, W/D, gas F/P, N/S, N/P. Central vac, HRV, RV prkg, sprinkler system, $1300. (250)248-0066 PARKSVILLE1800sq ft, semi de-tached, newly reno’d, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, lrg kitchen, hardwood floors, W/D, new appls. Private tree’d lot, gas F/P. Pets? N/S. $1100+ utils.

Refs req’d. (250)729-6477.

PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, 1600 sq ft, spacious, newly reno’d, fireplace, 4 appls, deck, yard, close to estuary, quiet tenants only, absolutely no smoking and no pets, $1000 mo. Call 250-954-0193.

PARKSVILLECLOSE to town. 3 bdrm upper floor of house. $1300 includes utilities.

Call 250-468-2000.

QUALICUM BEACH- 2 bdrm close to beach in Qualicum, great location. N/S. Avail Apr. 1st. $1050 for long term. Call 250-757-8682, 250-752-9252.

QUALICUM BEACH: bungalow Avail Apr. 1, 2 bdrm, 1050 sq.ft. plus decks, 5 appls, N/S, 1 pet. Refs. Yr Lease. $1150+util. 250-240-8755.

QUALICUM BEACH large 2bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $850 + strata. Apr. 15. 250-752-4258.

QUALICUM BEACHwell kept, level entry on Eagle Crest Dr- 4 bdrms, 2.5 bath, 5 appls, dbl attached garage, N/S, pets neg, $1600+ utils, yearly lease. Refs req’d. Avail Now. Jenn, 778-424-4465.

Independent Retirement Living with Supportive Services “I have never been as happy as I have been these past three years living at Hawthorne Place” “Such a wonderful family atmosphere” “ A loving caring community” Two bedroom bright and spacious suites available now with a great service package and more...

All at affordable monthly rates, convenient in-town location Call Stacey Ryhorchuk today for a personal tour

View current rentals On our website: www.remax-first-bc.ca 250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-firstbc.ca Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager 21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7

ROYAL LEPAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 250-752-6926 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties WHISKEY CREEK- 1100sq ft, 3 bdrms, lower level of house, 4 appls. NP/NS, $750/mo + utils. Call 250-752-0501.

SUITES, LOWER BOWSER- NEW 1 bdrm suite private entrance, includes heat/hydro/cable. NS/NP. Refs req’d. Avail Apr 1. $600. Call 250-757-9669 after 4pm.

ERRINGTON- 1 bdrm large sunny suite. All utilities, cable & internet included. Nonsmokers only! $750/mo. Call (250)248-7050.

- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING -

QUALICUM BEACH: gorgeous ground level, 2 bdrm suite, HUGE Master bedroom + w/i closet, brand new condition, fenced yard, garden area, walk to town, N/S, April 1, $925 + utils. 250-752-4842.

SUITES, UPPER PARKSVILLE, PRIVATE, 1 Bdrm suite: suits 1, $795 p/m. utils incl. W/D. 250-954-8326 QUALICUM BEACH downtown- Priv self-contained suite w/yard, all utils incld. Pet? May 1. $900. d_powers@telus.net.

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CARPET CARPET CLEANING CLEANING

CONTRACTORS

Spring hasCCome!

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CONTRACTING Call Now for your Home Maintenance Needs 250.248.8758 250.954.8177 - Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning GET YOUR CARPETS - CLEANED Vehicle & R.V.TODAY! Shampooing + Detailing •Spring Specials running now!!

- Lot & Yard •In-home area Clean-up carpet cleaning!!

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C•Best URTISprices COSSin CtheONTRACTING market!!

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Bobcat, Excavator, Dumping Services & Gravel Deliveries up to 5 yds. General Contracting, Construction, Concrete. Driveways, Drainage, Irrigation.

WCB INSURED

FISH COMPOST

Tony Toly 250•954•4224 HAULING & SALVAGE

What About Bob’s Trucking • 1-3 yards gravel & rock • 1-6 yards bark mulch • 1-4 yards top soil Junk Hauling, Yard Waste & Construction Clean Up

www.fishcompost.com

1424 Hodges Road (Behind Wembley Mall) Drive past Morningstar Golf Course entrance, turn right onto Hodges Road

Call Lou

“Let

George Do It”

Carpentry & Painting Serving Parksville, Qualicum & Nanaimo CARE Home Repair

Delivered to over 16,000 homes Call

PAINTING

PAINTING

Poirier Painting

K.P.Z. PAINTING

Rhoda’s Painting

RESIDENTIAL PAINTING & POWERWASHING

Paul & Karen Bartlett

250-752-1240 email: kpz@shaw.ca

Retail / Professional Space for Lease

Competitive Pricing

250-248-4341 TODAY!

INTERIOR SPRING SPECIALS Rhoda Hiebert Lady Painter

250.240.3528

poirierpainting.com

FREE Estimates Work Safe Insured.

References on request

Parksville

250-937-7030

rhodahiebert@gmail.com

GARDENING

BETTER LAWN & YARD CARE HOUSE SITTING

Now accepting new customers for 2012Lawn Care etc.

SPRING CLEAN-UP • Fence Installations/Repairs •Lawn Cutting •Dethatching •Aeration •Liming •Fertilizer Appl.

•Hedge Trimming •Tree Pruning Licensed & Insured for your protection

(h) 250-586-8588 (w) 250-240-3459

JUNK

Spring Hours

PAINTING

WCB Insured

18’ FIBERGLASS BOAT with 2 outboard motors in Bowser. $1000. Call 250-757-2071

(250)240-4400

can rev you up!

Home Maintenance Interior/ Exterior

Our Bags $ 7 per bag

250-752-6854

Residential & Commercial

TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

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Dan Poirier ~ Owner

BOATS

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Small or Large Jobs.

35 yrs. experience in renovations & construction.

GET READY FOR YOUR APRIL SERVICE DIRECTORY

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HANDYPERSONS

COMPOST $50.00 / YD

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

Your Community

WE DELIVER! 954-0118 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Mon. - Sat.

TRUCKS & VANS

HANDYPERSONS

per yard

50

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

CARS

Journeyman Journeyma y n Carp Carpenter penter

GARDENING

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Renovations Carpentry Services Kitchens - Bathrooms John D’Aigle

Construction - Remodeling 752-8403 Toll Free: 1-800-841-3766

Call 250-951-0504 Cell 250-951-1423

Soil Blend Available

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

30 years experience Small Jobs Welcome

FREE ESTIMATES

Tony’s Great Gardens

• Spring Clean-up •Landscaping & Design • Zeroscapes • Hardscapes • Fencing •General Maintenance •Hauling • Bark Mulch

• KITCHENS • DECKS/PATIOS • WINDOWS/DOORS • CUSTOM MILLWORK

FREE ESTIMATES

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All Makes, All Models.

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CUSTOM BUILDERS

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• ADDITIONS • SUN ROOMS • BATHROOMS • COMMERCIAL

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Contact Pauline or Sandi at The News: 250-248-4341

Q Buisness Q Home Services & More! Serving your Community

OFFICE/RETAIL

in the village Qualicum Beach. from 544 sq.ft to 1427 sq.ft. phone 250 248 6504

EMERALD ESTATES in Parksville 55+ Independent Assisted Living. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, south facing patio, new carpets and paint. Quiet, bright and clean. Rent incld’s housekeeping. Dining program optional. Call Oceanside Property Management 250-951-3553.

250-752-4217

tonysgreatgardens@hotmail.com

RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING EMERALD ESTATES 1 bdrm, walk-in shower, hydro & housekeeping incl. Meal plan avail. $1100/mo Call 250-3902991

SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island.

1-(888)331-3279

250-248-7044 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Coastal BUILDING SERVICES Cell 250-951-7675 gtredenbach@shaw.ca

Arbutus Lane HOMES

LICENSED BUILDER & RENOVATIONS • New Homes & Additions • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Fences, Decks & Landscaping • Small Jobs Welcome

•Driveway Sealing •Moss Kill & Removal •Painting Specials FREE •Roofs & Gutters estimates •Fences & Decks •Power Washing •References Available

20 years experience - FREE estimates

RENOVATIONS

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ARBUTUS LAWN MAINTENANCE Lawn, Garden, Yard Spring Services “Early Bird” / Senior Discounts Experienced, Insured, Reliable, Certified Landscape Technologist, Competitive, Reasonable Rates, Aeration, de-thaching, moss treatment, weed control, fertilizing, mowing, edging, power washing, rototilling, yard cleanup, driveway sealing, rain gutter cleaning, etc.

250.927.4730 arbutuslawnmaintenance.ca

STORAGE

TREE SERVICE

Dogleg Road Self-Storage

AG

FIRST MONTH

“FREE”

For Details phone

Free Estimates

250-228-5865

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Dave @ 250-248-5715

10ft x 10ft - $85.00 5ft x 10ft - $53.00 Includes HST

•Decks & Fences •Roofing •Colour Consulting •Hardiplank & Vinyl Siding

Dave: 250-954-8650

Parksville/Qualicum

Fully insured

Call us today • 310-3535 •

•Renovations/Repairs •Painting •Tile & Flooring •Interior/Exterior •General Contracting •Window Installations

REMOVAL YARD CLEAN UPS •Appliance removal •General garage •Recycling

250-752-0175 287

ERRINGTON 2-BDRM, smaller home. Freshly painted. N/P, N/S. $675./mo. (250)248-5102

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

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Tree

Service

TREE REMOVAL

FALLING - TOPPING PRUNING - SHRUBS HEDGES – CLEAN UP

BRUSH CHIPPING FIREWOOD DELIVERY

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QUALICUM BEACH — If you are a recreational artist or art student your are invited to submit your best painting for inclusion in a juried exhibition at The Old School House (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach.

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There is a separate category for high school students.

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Eligible artwork must be delivered to TOSH between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday March 31 and will hang in the galleries until Saturday April 7. The jury is

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“Can you feel that?” one dad panned as he turned his face towards the strange warm orb in the sky.

Parksville’s boys of summer were all business up at Inouye/ Wallace Field in Parksville last Saturday when they hosted the Victoria Mariners for two BC Premier Baseball League (BCPBL) pre-season scrimmage games.

The Royals were game, but the visitors brought experience.

“We’re a young team to begin with — we’ve only got five seniors (players in Grade 12) on our roster, four of which were missing Saturday,” Royals’ skipper Dave Wallace said after.

Rounding out the Quality Foods crew on the weekend were three Grade 9s, “who played very well for us,” including Errington’s Liam Ballance along with former Junior Royals now playing for the North Island Bantam Blizzard, Noah Badovinac (Port Alberni) and Chris Vlaj (Campbell River), younger brother of Senior Royal Rob Vlaj.

Ballance, at third base, is the only Grade 9-age player selected

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to play for the Royals full time this year, and the other two may also see playing time with the older club.

“We’ve got our work cut out for us — we have a lot of improving to do,” Wallace said frankly, adding, “we’re young and inexperienced and we’ll be in a real battle this year, but the enthusiasm is definitely there, and we’ll be better in a month than we are today ...”

Leading the way on Saturday and working out of the stretch for the first time this season was returning senior pitcher Bryan Pawlina from Courtenay.

A crafty right hander with some pop on his pitches, this is Pawlina’s fourth year wearing the Royal purple, and he was clearly in his element Saturday, throwing strikes, laughing and joking with his teammates.

“It’s still early, but he looked good on Saturday,” said Wallace, adding Pawlina will be counted on along with celebrated Junior National baseball team member Clayton Isherwood “as the leaders of our pitching staff.”

“Our strength, our experi-

ence, is our pitching,” said Wallace.

The coach said his three senior pitchers (Liam Joyce from Duncan the other), “all pitched a lot last year, and will be counted on even more this year.”

On Sunday, the Royals travelled to Victoria for an up-tempo nine-inning scrimmage against the Eagles.

“Saturday was outstanding — it got up to 13,” Wallace said of the weather, adding, “that was the best baseball-day of the year weather-wise by far.”

GAME ON The Royals travel to Kamloops this weekend for the annual 12team Best of the West tournament featuring teams from B.C. and Alberta. The Royals will play at least four games at the annual kickstart to the season.

The Royals open the BCPBL regular season in Victoria on Easter weekend, and play their home-opener Saturday, April 14 against the Whalley Chiefs.

Opening pitch of the double header is 12:15 p.m.

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The course runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All participants must bring, $250 (cash or cheque made out to OYSS), lunch, water, pen/ pencil and paper, cleats (for on field work), and flags if they have them.

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Oceanside Place has been tournament city the past couple weeks with the younger players taking to the ice for the last time this season.

A combined tourney for two age groups, last weekend marked the third and final Oceanside Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) spring tournament, and featured 154 boys and girls in two different divisions with three local teams in the Initiation (5-6 year olds) division, and four in the Novice (7-8s) — the Wild, the Canucks, the Canadians and the Flyers.

On Sunday the Flyers stormed back and came within seconds of pulling off the thrilling comeback win in what many said just may have been the best game of the tournament.

In action against the Campbell River Bears, the Flyers were trailing 4-2 at one point and were down 5-3 when their MVP Kobe Verbicky took matters into his

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own hands and streaked in to score two goals in 26 seconds — both off assists from Brodi Simpson — with less than a minute remaining.

The Bears would score off a scramble in front of the Flyers net with 18.6 second left in the game for the 6-5 win, but the smiles on the Oceanside players faces as they left the ice to the cheers and high-fives of family and friends said it all.

“It was a great game, a really good way to end the season — the kids had a really good time,” Flyers’ coach Craig Simpson said after.

He added every player got a participation medal and a tournament goodie bag including a Zamboni toy and free hot dog and drink.

Each team played four games spread out over the three days.

“There sure was,” Simpson agreed when asked about all those outstanding efforts.

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The Flyers, who won two of three heading into Sunday’s game, showed no quit.

“We certainly have some standout players but it’s the team play, the passing and coming together as a team that we’re most pleased with.

Their skating skills definitely improved as the season went on.”

Earning props from their coach for their play was Denen Scott who scored a goal and earned Best Hustle honours, and Aidan Mailhot who also scored. Caleb Armitage also had a strong game moving the puck, as did Anson Gorman, and Nathan Wilson who anchored the defence. Flyers’ goalie Koen O’Connell was stellar in the second half to keep his team in the game.

All the coaches and parents he said “are really proud of their team play.”

On March 20-22 OMHA held it’s year-end Atom tourney featuring a full field of 10 teams from as var away as Sooke and North Island and including three local squads — the Red Wings, the Snipers, and the Blazers who finished fourth.

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Red Army takes silver in its annual campaign PARKSVILLE — From the rink comes word Oceanside’s Red Army capped off its Midget Rec campaign with silver medal showing in Abbotsford over the spring break, going 4-1 and outscoring their opponents 40-21.

Their lone loss was in the tournament final in overtime.

The team really came together for this tournament and were

led by league scoring champion Jackson Collette, who piled up 32 points over the weekend with 20 goals and 12 assists.

Ryan Blyt chipped in for 13 points (7 goals, 6 assists) and Erin Murdoch rounded out the top three with 8 points (1 goal, 7 assists) during the weekend.

Earning Player of the Game awards, as picked by team cap-

tain Scott Murray and assistant captain Collette were: Addy Abdurahman, Riley Bourcier, Kathryn Wolffe, Ben Robson and first year hockey player Thomas Buerge, “who improved significantly throughout the season,” said his coach, Bill Collette.

The team and the association say good-bye to Murray, Collette, Wolffe, and Blyt along with Clay-

ton Twa, Alec Katchur-Marsh and Jalen Clark, all of whom age out of the minor hockey program here in Oceanside.

Collette and the rest of the Red Army coaches; Cam Murray, Steve Twa and John Marsh, all confirm “it was a fantastic season and great way to end the year.”

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Children can log their activity online, set goals and win a prize.

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He said a highlight for the kids will likely be messages of support broadcast by a special celebrity supporter — astronaut and BCMA member Dr. Robert Thirsk will beam messages from the NASA base in Houston, Texas throughout the event.

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Recommended daily: • 5 fruits and veggies • 2 hours of screen time maximum • 1 hour of physical activity • 0 sugared drinks Each school will have a local family physician/ambassador: • Parksville Elementary Dr. Mark Morris • Winchelsea Elementary Dr. Richard Henderson • Arrowview Elementary Dr. Hugh Fletcher • French Creek Community Dr. Clair Biglow • False Bay School Dr. Satish Desai The hope is that having a doctor lead students will make a lasting impact and help them turn healthy choices into healthy habits.

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Education Minister George Abbott announced Jago’s appointment Wednesday. Abbott said his staff inquired about two senior judges suggested by the BCTF as possible mediators for the long-running dispute, but both are still serving and are not available.

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Labyrinth a calm oasis during the fair BRENDA GOUGH

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There will be plenty to see and hear at the 17th annual Oceanside Family Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 31 but if you get overwhelmed by all the information being presented, there will be help for that.

A labyrinth is being created on the stage of the Parksville Community and Conference Centre (PCCC) to provide a calming oasis amidst the hubbub of the busy event.

Holly Carnegie Letcher is an Occupational Therapist and Reiki Practitioner who offers emotional and spiritual health and wellness at her Oceanside Pathways 2 Wellness practice and she will be on hand to guide people through the peaceful pathway.

She said a labyrinth is an ancient all inclusive cross cultural symbol that is found throughout the world and walking through it promotes relaxation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many health beneďŹ ts to it.

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Accompanied by the soothing music of local guitarist Peter Jack Rainbird, the labyrinth offers an opportunity to connect with self, others, nature and/or higher power simply by putting one foot in front of the other.

Parksville Pharmasave Natural Health educator Lisa Leger who has been busy organizing the health and wellness fair is happy with the mix of exhibitors who will be on hand this Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is going to be a lot of information and people all under one roof. You shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to decide if you are going â&#x20AC;Ś why would you not go â&#x20AC;Ś its free information,â&#x20AC;? she admitted.

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Exhibitors like local health food store Naked Naturals and Parksville Pharmasave, will be offering samples and demos. Nursing students from VIU will be doing blood pressure checks and the Connect Hearing van will be on site to provide free hearing tests.

The free 17th annual Oceanside Family Health and Wellness Fair runs 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, March 31 at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. It is organized by a volunteer steering committee from the Oceanside Community Partners Team.

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Murguly to direct a roller coaster Dancing at Lughnasa can have people laughing one minute, eyes filled with tears the next BRENDA GOUGH

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T

he Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach has been a hub of activity as ECHO Players gets ready to present Dancing at Lughnasa by one of Ireland’s best loved playwrights, Brian Friel.

Opening on April 5 the play is at once heartbreaking, poignant, and also uproariously funny.

Director Sue Murguly believes that Friel offers vividly real characters and the audience will find themselves laughing one minute, and the next their eyes will be filled with tears.

Set in the summer of 1936 in a house in a remote part of County Donegal the five Mundy sisters live a simple life with older brother Jack, a missionary priest, and seven-year old Michael.

Barely able to make ends meet, the sisters acquire their first wireless radio and dream of happiness and love. Years later as Michael looks back at the events of that summer, a tender and passionate portrait of the Mundy sisters’ lives unfolds.

Friel’s Tony Award winning masterpiece is a bittersweet reflection on life in rural Ireland in the 1930s.

Dancing at Lughnasa is often referred to as a Memory Play. It uses a favourite Frielian device of framing narrative that turns the main action into a sustained flashback. The story is told by the grown up love child of the youngest sister, Chris. As a middle aged man Michael casts his mind back to late summer 1936, when he was seven, and he relates some of the events that are going to change his, and the sisters’ lives forever.

It includes the arrival of uncle Jack who, after25 years as a missionary in a remote village in Uganda, has been sent home for

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Some of the cast of ECHO Players’ Dancing at Lughnasa rehearse their roles before the April 5 opening night performance.

THE NEWS ticket giveaway contest Win two tickets to ECHO Players’ Dancing at Lughnasa on April 6. THE NEWS is giving away two pairs of tickets, to two lucky readers. Send in your you name, home town and phone number to editor@pqbnews.com or drop off an entry ent at our Middleton Avenue office in Parksville. Include your answer to this skill-testing question: question In which Irish county does Dancing at Lughnasa take place? Deadline is 12 noon on April 3.

A third pair of tickets is up for grabs on THE NEWS’ Facebook page. Check there for details. going native; the purchase of a Marconi wireless set, his absent father Gerry’s two visits during that summer, and the arrival of a knitting factory.

Murguly who has previously directed Educating Rita, Oleanna and Lettice and Lovage for ECHO Players, has assembled an impressive cast that includes; Don Harper who plays the role of Michael, the play’s narrator.

Harper, who has been part

of the ECHO Players family for the last seven years — both acting and directing, said he was thrilled to take on the role of Michael because the dialogue is so powerful.

“It is an incredibly well written script. The language is beautiful. It flows so beautifully,” he admitted.

Harper said although he has several very large monologues as the narrator of the play he

said they haven’t been that difficult to memorize.

“Sometimes it is easier to memorize than short snappy lines. You are dependent on yourself and don’t have to remember a que.”

He agrees the play is can be very serious at times and has some tender moving moments that bring a tear to your eye.

“These are nostalgic times for the boy. Michael’s recollec-

tions are poignant. He only saw his father who was a drifter on occasions and he has a longing for his father,” Harper said about his role.

He added that it has been a joy working with Murguly as the director and the rest of the cast.

Kate, the unyielding, primly efficient schoolteacher is played

by Vicki Barta. Kelly Barnum, plays the fun loving and spirited Maggie. Melody Barta plays Rose, the forever youthful guileless sister. Agnes, the caring middle sister is being played by Shaleigh Spence. Chris, Michael’s mother, is played by Althea Rose.

Completing this superb cast is Geoffrey Moddle as care-free Gerry and Alistair McVey as Father Jack, a missionary priest who has just returned from Africa.

Alistair said he is enjoying playing the role of Jack who he describes as a sympathetic and warm character.

“It’s a wonderful part,” he admitted and added he is lucky to have it.

Alistair said the play, which opened on Broadway in October, 1991 and won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Play, continues to be performed all over the world because it is such a beautiful production.

Alistair’s wife Lesley is producing the play which, after its run on the Village Theatre stage ,will be taken to the North Island Zone Theatre Festival in Courtenay May 18.

Lesley agreed there is always pressure when you take a production to a drama festival but she looks forward to the feedback from the out of town visitors and the advice that will be handed out by the adjudicator.

“I like this play. I was delighted when ECHO chose to do it,” she said.

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CHORAL MUSIC

Parksville Community Choir sings The Creation PARKSVILLE — A spring concert by the Parksville and District Community Choir will be another performance of a magnificent classic; The Creation by Franz Joseph Haydn on Sunday, April 1 at Knox United Church in Parksville.

The Parksville and District Community Choir is celebrating 20 years of making music under the direction of Ann Barber.

Haydn’s greatest oratorio, The Creation, is a celebration of the beginnings of the natural world in all its splendour. The libretto text gives a spectacular account of the formation of the world, from chaos, through the formation of the firmament, the sun, moon and stars, the birds, fishes and animals to Adam and Eve. Under Barber’s direction, the 55 voice choir will be joined by guest soloists soprano Andrea Sicotte Rodall, tenor David Brown, and baritone Paul Boughen.

Barber completed a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Education in Music at the University of Victoria.

She divides her time between teaching music, science and social studies at a Nanaimo school, as well as some private piano

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Ann Barber conducts a rehearsal of the Parksville and District Community Choir at Knox United Church Tuesday evening. Guest soloists Andrea Sicotte Rodall, Paul Boughen and David Brown (front, right) join in.

students, conducting a school choir, an a capella group in Parksville (the Cantando Chamber Singers) and the Community Choir.

Singers from all over the

Oceanside area have benefited from Barber’s talent and hard work with the choir. Over the years, the choir has performed many of the world’s best-loved, classical choral masterpieces.

These challenging works, as well as a variety of lighter choral selections, have given the choir a wonderful opportunity to sing a wide range of repertoire.

The performance on Sunday,

April 1 at 2:30 p.m. is at Knox United Church, 345 Pym St., Parksville. Tickets are available at Mulberry Bush Bookstores and the door. $15 adults/$12 seniors and students. — Submitted

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The McVeys have been involved in the community theatre ever since they moved to Qualicum Beach in 2001. Both admit they enjoy all aspects of the theatre including working backstage.

“In community theatre you have to be prepared to do everything,” said Lesley.

The two said they usually both get involved in a production because it makes things less complicated on the home front.

“If one of us is going to be out three nights a week for three months … we might as well both be out,” agreed Alistair.

The upcoming production is also an opportunity to showcase the talents of the various members of the community who have created an authentic setting of a 1930s rural Irish cottage.

The skills of Ian Taylor and Mick Banks in building replica furniture have been combined with the generous as-

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Alistair and Lesley McVey are both involved in Dancing at Lughnasa this year.

sistance of Elizabeth Rosewell of Mildred’s Memorabilia in providing many of the genuine antique items to be found on stage. Mo Ross and Jeannie Ackles-Cardinal have also contributed to the atmosphere with their skills at painting and

decorating the set.

Dancing at Lughnasa runs April 5 to 22 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach 110 West 2nd Ave. For further information or tickets visit www.echoplayers. ca or phone 250-752-3522.

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Egg hunt planned at Riptide NEIL HORNER

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Kathy Fraser is getting ready to see some chocolate-smeared faces, excited children and maybe even a few tears as she gears up for the annual Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf Giant Easter Egg Hunt.

The hunt, slated for Sunday, April 8, will see a small army — in more ways than one — descend on the Parksville fun centre to seek out at least some of the 5,000 Easter eggs she and her staff are hiding.

“We put the little kids in one area — the little little ones — so they aren’t being bowled over by bigger kids,” she said. “We put out six marked golf balls along with all the Easter eggs and the lucky people who find them get a giant stuffed

bunny. There could be a few tears from kids who found them but didn’t realize it, so there will also be some consolation prizes of free passes and so on.”

The event, designed for children aged 10 and under, is mostly about filling the need for fun.

However, Fraser said she’s hoping to fill another need as well.

“It’s free to everybody, but we will have one of the Salvation Army kettles and some totes at our front gate and we are asking people to give cash or non perishable food item donations for the food bank,” she said. “We’ve done this in the past for other things, but this year we just thought the Salvation Army was important.”

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Violin virtuoso, acclaimed pianist, at Music on Sunday QUALICUM BEACH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Classical music worthy of some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous concert halls will be performed in Qualicum Beach this weekend for Music on Sunday at The Old School House (TOSH).

Victor Kuleshov will play his violin and Eugene Skovorodnikov will perform on the piano Sunday, April 1. The program will include works by Beethoven, Arzumanov and Kreisler.

Kuleshov, born in St. Petersburg, started taking violin lessons and playing ice hockey at the age of six. In his late teens, he made his choice for the violin, and in 1979 graduated from the Music College of the St. Petersburg Conservatory.

From 1988 he started touring as part of a duet with Alexander Berlin. In 1990, Kuleshov was chosen as Concertmaster of the State Symphony Orchestra

of St. Petersburg. In 1995 Kuleshov created a string trio that he decided to call The Modern Trio, after a classical music radio station which he helped to organize.

As a virtuoso violinist, Kuleshov has toured extensively in Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Germany, Finland and France.

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cluding Brahms, Mozart, Tartini, Beethoven, Shubert, Schumann, Paganini, Tchaikovsky, Sarasate, Shostakovich, Hindemith, Stockhausen and Schnittke.

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Dwyer awaits Juno award news BRENDA GOUGH

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Qualicum Beach jazz musician Phil Dwyer could be adding another Juno Award to his collection.

Dwyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation on the jazz scene has long been at the highest level and he already has four Junos on his mantle.

He will ďŹ nd out March 31 if he he gets a 2012 Juno, after he was nominated in the category of Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year for his latest work Changing Seasons, which was released in October, 2011.

If the acclaimed saxophonist/composer/bandleader brings home some prestigious hardware for the project he produced with violin virtuoso Mark Fewer, he said it will be great because he put a lot of hard work into it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This one is the project that had the most of me in it,â&#x20AC;? he said from his home the day before he ďŹ&#x201A;ew to Toronto.

The violin concerto was recorded in July 2011 at the state of the art Vancou-

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Phil Dwyer is up for another Juno Award.

ver recording studio The Factory with a 17-piece jazz band and a 21-piece string section. Dwyer said writing the music and bringing that many musicians together to perform it took extensive planning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wrote all the music for it. There were 38 musicians. It was a lot of phone calls to make.â&#x20AC;?

The combination of a large band with horns and a massed string section

integrates diverse musical elements in a fresh new way and Dwyer said, although it was a big undertaking, the end product was well worth it.

He said he had performers come in from all over including Detroit, Toronto, Edmonton and New York.

He said while in Toronto for the Junos he is looking forward to seeing many of his friends in the music industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be fun to see everybody.

We will be sitting at a table with good friends. If I win â&#x20AC;Ś that will be gravy.â&#x20AC;?

Dwyer and his wife Theresa will be attending the Saturday night event where they give out most of the awards as well as the April 1 Juno awards show which is televised.

He said they are both looking forward to a mini holiday while they are back east and will be visiting their children. Son, Ben, is in the music program at McGill University and daughter, Madeleine, is studying academics at the University of Ottawa.

atre in Shenzhen, China, Xinghai Concert Hall in Guangzhou, China, Centre for the Performing Arts in Kfar-Saba, Israel, and the Ghione Theatre in Rome.

Music on Sunday, April 1, goes from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, in Qualicum Beach. Admission is $16.

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Vancouver Island spinners and weavers who cherish finely spun yarn and exquisitely dyed and woven cloth, will be in good company this weekend at an event in Parksville that celebrates and treasures our rich textile heritage.

About 80 fibre artists are gathering at the Quality Inn Bayside for the 25th annual Weavers and Spinners retreat from March 30 to April 1.

The Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild is hosting the event and Pat Collins said there will be all kinds of activities to celebrate the ancient craft of spinning and weaving.

“It is an annual event for groups on the Island. Some of the groups are really small and would not be able to bring in speakers on their own. This event brings people together from all over the Island,” she said.

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Pat Collins helped organize this weekend’s Weavers and Spinners Island Retreat in Parksville.

courages and improves the art and craft of weaving and spinning by providing an opportunity to share knowledge, skills and ideas.

She said that on Saturday morning Judith Crosbie, who

has an affiliation with the Royal Ontario Museum, will discuss travel and textiles in the Peruvian Highlands and Indonesian Islands of Bali and Flores.

In the afternoon, John

Fitzpatrick will talk about his expertise on tartan and its history.

Collins said that throughout the weekend there will be a spinning room where crafters can work together just like in the old days.

“It’s like an old fashioned spinning circle … some will spin dog hair, wool, alpaca and silk. The spinning wheels are portable so they will sit around and chat and spin.”

There will also be a fibre market, which is open to the public, and Collins said there will be four vendors on site who specialize in exotic stuff.

“You can come and get some really cool wool and yarn.”

She said during the banquet there will be a fashion show that will include some fabulous pieces.

She said it really is a great event for fellow weavers, spinners and dyers who enjoy the pleasure and the opportunity to learn, as well as to teach.

All Sprung Out in Nanoose Bay this Saturday NANOOSE BAY — A spring showcase offering a wide variety of handmade goods and products is taking place on Saturday, March 31 at Nanoose Place.

All Sprung Out has crafters, artists and more from Parksville, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Victoria and all points in between.

Organizers have several vendors taking part and invite the public to come and see some great Island created items and celebrate the talented ones in our own backyard.

Crafters, artists, vendors and businesses will be under one roof making local shopping convenient and fun at

Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event will also feature live music by Kelly Girvan from Duncan. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to the Nanoose Community — Submitted Cupboard.

I Shall Not Hate: Moving Forward from Forgiveness to Compassion SPRING WOOD CHIPPING PROGRAM The City’s wood chipping program will take place this spring from April 10 to April 25, weekdays, between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm. A schedule for pickup is printed below.

Only the following items are to be placed on the boulevard before 8:00 am, prior to the first date the chipper truck will be in your neighbourhood: • branches with a maximum diameter of 6 inches (15 cm), stacked with the larger end of the branch or trunk facing the roadway; • woody shrub material, piled for ease of access by the chipping crew.

Rocks, stumps and construction waste may cause injury to the chipper operators and must NOT be included in the piles. Please note that due to safety issues, materials such as pampas grass and clematis and wisteria vines cannot be chipped. These, along with other compostable vegetation, garden debris, leaves, and grass clippings may be taken to the Church Road Transfer Station. Piles containing the aforementioned items will not be removed by the chipping crew.

Piles must be limited to a size of 5 feet wide by 3 feet high, and only one pile per residence will be removed by the chipping crew. Please do not combine piles from multiple households as it is more difficult and time consuming for the chipping crew to take apart large piles for chipping than it is for them to handle smaller piles.

When placing your chipping pile, please be sure not to obstruct your property’s City water connection box in the event access is required for maintenance.

Tuesday, April 10 through Thursday, April 12

north of Highway 19A (ocean side of highway), including the north side of the highway, between Dogwood Street and Wright Road

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If you have any questions about the wood chipping program, please call the Engineering & Operations Department at 250-248-5412.

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, speaking on compassion as a road to reconciliation.

Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 – 9 PM Mark R. Isfeld School Gym 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay Dr. Abuelaish will sign copies of his book “I Shall Not Hate” following his speech. Copies will be available for sale.

Tickets on sale now: $15 (general seating, cash only) available through the Sid Williams Theatre Ticket Centre or online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (credit cards accepted).

Conference on Apology and Forgiveness: Moving Forward on a Path of Healing Friday, April 27 from 8:30 – 4:30, North Island College, Courtenay, Stan Hagen Theatre A conference for professionals and volunteers in education, youth, seniors and other social services, victims services, restorative justice, faith communities, and the general public.

No conference fee, but registration required – forms and further information available from the Community Justice Centre at www.CJC-ComoxValley.com, click on Conference and Training opportunities.

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Locally Owned & Operated · Visit us online at: www.la-z-boyvictoria.com Victoria 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) ............... CALL (250) 382-5269 or Toll-Free 1-877-452-5269 Nanaimo 3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall) .. CALL (250) 756-4114 or Toll-Free 1-866-756-4114 MON - THURS: 9:30 - 5:30

FRI: 9:30 - 7

SAT: 9:30 - 5:30

SUN: NANAIMO 11 - 5

VICTORIA 12 - 5

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*See store for details. Maximum ‘Scratch & Save’ discount is $4000. Finances on Approved Credit. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Hot Buys and Final Markdowns Excluded. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price or specification may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors. Prices and offer valid Thursday March 29th - Monday April 2nd, 2012.